UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Cytology, Synovial Fluid
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HCPATHM
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| CPT Code(s): |
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88112
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Mon-Fri, 0800-1700.
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Routine: 1 - 2 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Synovial fluid
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Follow standard aseptic collection procedures. Within 1 hour of collection, express the aspirated synovial fluid directly into a pre-filled CytoLyt Specimen Collection Cup. DO NOT pour off ANY of the CytoLyt fluid prior to adding the sample.
NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE IS FOR CYTOLOGY SPECIMENS ONLY. Please refer to the Lab Test Directory for other tests that are performed on synovial fluid.
Ordering instructions for CytoLyt Specimen Collection Cups:
UWHC clinics order through Central Supply, item #4013061.
UWMF clinics order through the UWMF Storeroom. Call (608) 262-6855.
WRMC clinics order through the WRMC Laboratory. Call (920) 262-4744.
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Preferred: See collection instructions.
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Synovial Fluid
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Place specimen container inside a biohazard bag with the request form in the outside pocket. Transport specimen to UWHC Core (B4/220).
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Place specimen container inside a biohazard bag with the request form in the outside pocket. Transport specimen to UWHC Core (B4/220).
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Specimens submitted in syringes, blood collection tubes, sterile containers, or formalin.
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Ambient: 1 hour fresh; 8 days in CytoLyt
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Report provides intrepretation. Contact the UWHC Cytology Lab at (608) 263-3205 for further information.
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Abnormal findings must be correlated with history and other test results.
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| Additional Information: |
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Request form must include patient's name, medical record number, date of birth, specimen source, collection date, clinic and phone number, clinician's full name and pager number, and pertinent clinical history.
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Joint Fluid, Synovium, Sinovial, Sinovium, Joint Aspirate
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