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Pioneer Diagnostic Lab Tests

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Synovial Fluid Cell Count and Crystals

Test Code:

PDL0356

Division:

Microbiology

CPT Code:

89051, 89190

Sample Type:

Synovial Fluid

Sample Requirements:

Sterile syringe/tube collection.

Purpose:

Evaluates joint fluid for cell count and urate or calcium pyrophosphate crystals.

High Levels:

Suggests infection, gout, or pseudogout.

Low Levels:

Normal synovial fluid.

Reference Range:

WBC <200 cells/µL, no crystals

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