View source for Tests:Synovial Fluid

{{DISPLAYTITLE: Synovial Fluid}} 
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
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== Overview ==
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|Department
|Microbiology  
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|Test Code
|ASP
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|Synonyms
|Crystals - Synovial Fluid  

Bi-refringent crystals

Cell count

Crystal examination

Gout

Pseudogout

Quantitative cell count
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|Availability
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours 
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|Turnaround Time
|Cell count/Gram stain - 1 hr 

Culture 1-7 days 

14 days for shoulder joints
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|Stability - Add time
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== Specimen Requirements ==
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|Specimen 
|Aspirate in capped syringe
Aspirated fluid split into a sterile tube or pottle and anticoagulated tube (purple top EDTA)
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|Preferred
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|Accepted
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|Unacceptable
|Do not send syringe with attached needles. 
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|Specimen Transportation
|ASAP to lab 
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|Paediatric Requirements
|Aspirate in capped syringe 

Aspirated fluid split into a sterile tube or pottle and  anticoagulated tube (purple top EDTA)
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== Aliquot Requirements ==
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|Sample 
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|Preferred Aliquot
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|Minimum Aliquot
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|Transportation
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== Clinical Information ==
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|Reference Intervals
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|Test Method
|Microscopy and culture  
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|Advanced Notice
|Not required but necessary if required urgently  
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|Patient Preparation
|Not Required  
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== Comments ==
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| colspan="2" |Use protective cap on syringes or deliver sample in person.   
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