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Tests:Synovial Fluid
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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Synovial | {{DISPLAYTITLE: Synovial Fluid}} | ||
[[Category:Tests]] | [[Category:Tests]] | ||
[[Category:Microbiology]] | [[Category:Microbiology]] | ||
[[Category:Hawera]] | |||
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|Synonyms | |Synonyms | ||
| | |Joint fluid | ||
Crystal examination | |||
Bi-refringent crystals | Bi-refringent crystals | ||
Gout/pseudogout | |||
Gout | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Availability | |Base Lab Availability | ||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | ||
|- | |||
|Hawera Lab Availability | |||
|Monday - Friday, 8am to 4 30pm | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
|Cell count | |Cell count 1 hour (performed at Base and Hawera Hospital - sent on to Base for Gram, culture etc) | ||
Gram stain 1 hour (performed at Base Hospital) | |||
Culture 1-7 days | Culture 1-7 days (performed at Base Hospital) | ||
14 days for shoulder joints | 14 days for shoulder joints | ||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
| | |Aspirated fluid | ||
Aspirated fluid | |||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
| | |Aspirated fluid in a sterile pottle '''PLUS''' anticoagulated tube if possible (purple top EDTA) | ||
Aspirate in capped syringe | |||
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|Accepted | |Accepted | ||
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|Unacceptable | |Unacceptable | ||
|Do not send syringe with attached | |Unable to perform cell count on clotted specimens. | ||
Do not send syringe with attached needle. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Specimen Transportation | |Specimen Transportation | ||
|ASAP to | |ASAP to laboratory at room temperature. | ||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
| | |Aspirated fluid in a sterile pottle '''PLUS''' anticoagulated tube (purple top EDTA) if possible | ||
Aspirate in capped syringe | |||
Aspirated fluid | |||
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| colspan="2" |Use protective cap on syringes or deliver sample in person. | | colspan="2" |Use protective cap on syringes or deliver sample in person. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 9 October 2025
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | ASP |
| Synonyms | Joint fluid
Crystal examination Bi-refringent crystals Gout/pseudogout |
| Base Lab Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Hawera Lab Availability | Monday - Friday, 8am to 4 30pm |
| Turnaround Time | Cell count 1 hour (performed at Base and Hawera Hospital - sent on to Base for Gram, culture etc)
Gram stain 1 hour (performed at Base Hospital) Culture 1-7 days (performed at Base Hospital) 14 days for shoulder joints |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Aspirated fluid |
| Preferred | Aspirated fluid in a sterile pottle PLUS anticoagulated tube if possible (purple top EDTA)
Aspirate in capped syringe |
| Accepted | |
| Unacceptable | Unable to perform cell count on clotted specimens.
Do not send syringe with attached needle. |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to laboratory at room temperature. |
| Paediatric Requirements | Aspirated fluid in a sterile pottle PLUS anticoagulated tube (purple top EDTA) if possible
Aspirate in capped syringe |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Aliquot | |
| Minimum Aliquot | |
| Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Microscopy and culture |
| Advanced Notice | Not required but necessary if required urgently |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
Comments | |
| Use protective cap on syringes or deliver sample in person. | |
| Owner | Melanie Williams (Williams1) |
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| Last reviewed | 09.10.2025 |
| Next review | 09.10.2026 (Due soon) |