Test Code URIC CRY Uric Acid Crystals
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Sterile Container
Processing Instructions
Place a minimum of 1.0 mL fluid in a sterile container and send at room temp. Ideally, synovial specimens should be placed in heparin or liquid EDTA and examined within an hour of collection.
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
Polarized Light Microscopy
CPT(s)
89060
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology
Cerner Test Code
URICCRYS
Specimen Volume
2.0 mL