Crystals, Fluid | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Crystals, Fluid

Test Code

3134

CPT Code(s)

89060

Test Code

3134

CPT Code(s)

89060

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Clinical Significance

Crystals, Fluid - To rule out pathologic crystals.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Microscopy/Polarized Light

Reference Range(s)

None seen

Alternative Name(s)

Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystals,Sodium Urate Crystals,Corticosteroid Crystals,Uric Acid Crystals,Cholesterol Crystals,Bile for Crystals,Pyrophosphate Crystals

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Microscopy/Polarized Light

Reference Range(s)

None seen

Alternative Name(s)

Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystals,Sodium Urate Crystals,Corticosteroid Crystals,Uric Acid Crystals,Cholesterol Crystals,Bile for Crystals,Pyrophosphate Crystals

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL fluid collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plastic vial

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL fluid collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plastic vial

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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