Test Code SYNCR Crystal Exam, Joint Fluid
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Red No Gel (RED)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Physician draw. Send to lab in 3 mL plain plastic tube.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
HematologyMethodology
Polarization microscopy
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A