SYN CC DIFF
Cell Count and Differential, Synovial Fluid
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2663
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Synovial fluid
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
Invert several times to mix thoroughly.
Specimen Processing:
The specimen should be examined within 1 hour of collection. If this is not possible, refrigerate the specimen.
CPT Codes:
89051 - Differential Synovial Fluid (EAP 30020420)
89050 - Cell Count Synovial Fluid (EAP 30020240)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
CELL COUNT
WBC:
0 - 200/uL
DIFFERENTIAL
Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes:
0 - 25 %
Clinical Significance:
Suggested Guidelines for interpretation of the WBC count:
200 - 2000 cells/uL - non-inflammatory
2000 - 50000 cells/uL - inflammatory
>50000 cells/uL - infectious
Prosthetic joint sepsis may produce lower counts.
200 - 2000 cells/uL - non-inflammatory
2000 - 50000 cells/uL - inflammatory
>50000 cells/uL - infectious
Prosthetic joint sepsis may produce lower counts.