| Ordering Code | 940 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Synovial Fluid Profile |
| Alias | Joint Fluid Analysis Synovial Fluid Analysis Synovial Fluid Panel Crystal Identification |
| Preferred Specimen | Synovial Fluid |
| Preferred Container | 2 sterile tubes: liquid EDTA, K2 (Lavender) and 1 No Additive (Clear-red) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Synovial Fluid in Sterile Container |
| Optimum Volume | 3 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Patient should not have received a recent injection of corticosteroids Indicate synovial fluid site on requisition. |
| Handling Instructions | Refrigerate immediately. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 1 Hour Refrigerated: 24 Hours |
| Rejection Criteria | Frozen, Clotted, Contaminated, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Plastic Red Top tube with additive |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Microscopic examination |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 22, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid Type | ALL | See report. | |||||||
| RBC | ALL | /cu mm | See report. | ||||||
| WBC | ALL | /cu mm | See report. | ||||||
| Neutrophils | ALL | % | See report. | ||||||
| Lymphocytes | ALL | % | See report. | ||||||
| Monocytes | ALL | % | See report. | ||||||
| Eosinophils | ALL | % | See report. | ||||||
| Basophils | ALL | % | The reference... Note1 |
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| Blasts | ALL | % | See report. | ||||||
| Crystal Exam | ALL | NONE PRESENT | NONE PRESENT | ||||||
| Fibrin Clot | ALL | NONE PRESENT | NONE PRESENT |
Note1:
The reference interval has not been established for this body fluid type. The test result should be interpreted in context with clinical findings
See report..
