| Test Name: Synovial Fluid, Microscopy and culture | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Bursa Fluid, Microscopy and culture; Crystal examination, joint fluid; Fluid (Synovial), Microscopy and culture; Joint Fluid, Microscopy and culture | ||
| PLS Test Code | FWCC | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Synovial Fluid | Analysis Performed On | |
| Container | Sterile container | Container colour | Blue |
| Multiple specimens | If a cell count is required, also send 1 ml of fluid in a Lithium Heparin tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 1 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 1 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | Turnaround Time Urgent | ||
| Turnaround Other | Microscopy < 8 hours Culture < 3 days | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Collected by referring Clinician. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||