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Intended Use
Used for the isolation and identification of pathogenic organisms in human synovial fluid.
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Synovial Fluid
Specimen Container: Screw-capped, Sterile Container
Minimum Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Maintain sterility and forward promptly
Day(s) Test Setup
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code
87070 - Aerobic Culture
87077 - Anaerobic Culture
87025 - Gram Stain