CRYSTAL IDENTIFICATION, SYNOVIAL FLUID

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	CRYTL
EPIC	LAB213

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting urate or pyrophosphate crystals in synovial fluid

Method Name

Compensated Polarized Light Microscopy

Reference Values

No crystals observed

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Synovial Fluid

Preferred Container

Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin)

Preferred Volume

Synovial Fluid: 1 mL (Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin))

Minimum Volume

Synovial Fluid: 0.5 mL (Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Indicate site of fluid collection.

2. Forward specimen promptly at ambient temperature.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Synovial Fluid

Refrigerated: 1 Day

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
89060	Crystal Identification by Light Microscopy with or without Polarizing Lens Analysis, Tissue, or any Body Fluid (Except Urine)

Keywords

CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE CRYSTALS

CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE (CPPD)

CHOLESTEROL CRYSTALS

CPPD (CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE)

GOUT (URATES)

MONOSODIUM URATES (MSU)

MSU (MONOSODIUM URATES)

PSEUDOGOUT (CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE CRYSTALS)

PYROPHOSPHATE CRYSTALS

SYNOVIAL FLUID, CRYSTAL IDENTIFICATION

URATE CRYSTALS

Performing Laboratory Location