Test Name
Synovial Crystals
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Hematology
Fluid TypeFluid
Specimen Tube Type Transport
3 ml fluid in Non Gel Red Top (Preferred) or Lavender Top
Summary Test NameSynovial Crystals
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability8 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume0.5 ml fluid
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseRefrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats4 hours, dayshift. Stat preliminary reports issued during evening and night shift. Final reports issued the following day.
Reference ValueNegative