Test Code SYNAN Synovial Fluid Analysis

Performing Laboratory

North Ottawa Community Hospital

A green top (heparin) and red-top tube are required.

Indicate specimen source.

Green Top

Specimen Type: Synovial fluid

Container/Tube: Green top (heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Red Top

Specimen Type: Synovial fluid

Container/Tube: Red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

CELL COUNT

No WBC’s or RBC’s present

CRYSTALS

Negative

MUCIN

Good firm clot

Monday through Sunday

Hemacytometer

Includes cell count with differential, crystals, and mucin.

83872-Mucin

89051-Cell count with differential

89060-Crystal identification