Assay/ Test

Joint fluid for Crystals

Key Words

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Specimen Collection

Samples be sent fresh in a sterile universal container and should arrive within two hours of sample collection.

Turnaround time

Estimated turnaround time: 7 days

Test indications

Used in the investigation primarily of gout and pseudogout. A microbiological culture may be more relevant for septic arthritis.

Interferences

Click on link to view Diagnostic cytology specimens for further information.

Reference Range

N/A

Analytical error

N/A

Reference change value

N/A

Comments

If crystal analysis on joint fluid is required and the specimen has been sent to Microbiology ONLY, analysis can be requested by contacting the laboratory and generating an cytology ICE request