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Test Code CRYPOL Crystals Polarized, BF

Additional Codes

  • Expanse test name:Crystals Polarized,BF
  • Medinet Ref Code:CRYPOL
  • OV Code:BF*CRYPOL

 

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Polarizing Microscopy

Specimen Requirements

1 mL of body fluid in a green-top sodium heparin tube or a plain syringe(s).

Note:  1. If submitting syringe, remove needle and cap syringe.

2. Indicate specimen source on request form.

Reference Values

Negative

Interfering Substances:

Steroid injections in the past 2 months may cause false-positive results.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89060