Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:

Hematology

Test Name:

CRYSTALS, SYNOVIAL FLUID - (Fl)

Test Code: CRYS; Test Code:

Clinical Information:

Test performed at: HSC, St. Boniface Hospital and Westman Hematology Laboratories.

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	1 - EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 367861
Alternate Device:	1 - Sterile Specimen Container (100 mL) Sterile Specimen Container (100 mL) Manufacturer: Catalogue #:

Deliver immediately to laboratory.

Specimen Required:

Synovial Fluid: 1.0 mL

Referral:

Requisition:

Reference Values:

See Report.

Availability:

Daily