Test Directory
| Test Code | ||
| FCRY | ||
| Test Name | ||
| Crystal Examination, Fluid | ||
| CPT Codes | ||
| 89060 | ||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||
| 1 day | ||
| Clinical Utility | ||
| Used to evaluate the presence of crystals in various body fluids. | ||
| Specimen and Container Info | ||
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Specimen Type: Body Fluid Preferred Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain or Dark Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Minimum Acceptable Volume: 2.0 mL |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||
| Must state collection source of fluid | ||
| Transport Instructions | ||
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Transport to the laboratory at room temperature. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||
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| Methodology | ||
| Manual | ||
| Reference Intervals | ||
| None Seen | ||
| Performing Location | ||
| Cedar Crest Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Roble Road Core Laboratory | ||
| Testing Schedule | ||
| Routine, daily | ||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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