Tests:Synovial Fluid: Difference between revisions
Tests:Synovial Fluid
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Revision as of 16:00, 7 July 2025
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | ASP |
| Synonyms | Crystals - Synovial Fluid
Bi-refringent crystals Cell count Crystal examination Gout Pseudogout Quantitative cell count |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | Cell count/Gram stain - 1 hr
Culture 1-7 days 14 days for shoulder joints |
| Stability - Add time | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Aspirate in capped syringe
Aspirated fluid split into a sterile tube or pottle and anticoagulated tube (purple top EDTA) |
| Preferred | |
| Accepted | |
| Unacceptable | Do not send syringe with attached needles. |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab |
| Paediatric Requirements | Aspirate in capped syringe
Aspirated fluid split into a sterile tube or pottle and anticoagulated tube (purple top EDTA) |
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. | |