Cell Count, Synovial Fluid - NorDx Test Catalog

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	SYNBF
EPIC	LAB20596

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Clinical Significance

If WBC’s are present in a significant volume a differential will automatically be performed, changing the CPT code and charges to a cell count with differential.

Useful For

The detection of infections, hemorrhage and cellular abnormalities

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Body Fluid – Acceptable Fluid Types:

Synovial Only

Preferred Container

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – Other Fluid Types

Preferred Volume

Synovial Fluid: 1 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Minimum Volume

Synovial Fluid: 0.5 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Deliver to NorDx Hematology ASAP.

2. Cell counts may be falsely decreased if there is a delay in testing.

3. Send ambient temperature with 1 hour.

4. Indicate source of specimen on request form.

Acceptable Fluid Types:

Synovial Only

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Synovial Fluid

Desired Stability: 1 hour at ambient temperature

NOTE: Due to their irretrievable nature, body fluid specimens that exceed the stability time frame will be run and reported with a disclaimer.

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
89050	Cell Count, Miscellaneous Body Fluids (eg: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Joint Fluid), Except Blood
89051	Cell Count with Differential Count, Miscellaneous Body Fluids (eg: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Joint Fluid), Except Blood	if Indicated

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