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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