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Test Code LABSYNOVASURENSA Synovasure Native Septic Arthritis (NSA)

Important Note

Ship specimens using Synovasure  KIT or equivalent collection tubes on the same day as collection to prevent specimen compromise.

Specimen may be rejected if not submitted using supplies outlined  from collection instructions.

 

Monday – Friday

- Collect and ship same day as aspiration. Store at an ambient

temperature.

 

Saturday – Sunday

- Collect specimen and store in refrigeration (2-8°C). Ship on Monday.

 

Note: For best results, specimens should ship the same day as collected



 

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic CD LaboratoriesTest ID

SYNOVASURE NATIVE SEPTIC ARTHRITIS (NSA)

 LABSYNOVASURENSA SYNOVA NSA Synovasure Native Septic Arthritis

 

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Specimen Requirements

　

2- 2 mL Clear top Red Stopper and 1 Purple top EDTA tubes from Synovasure Kit.

- Aspirate joint using standard technique*

-Verify tubes are within expiration date.

-Transfer fluid to tubes. Specimen volume and tube detail

requirements listed on reverse side.

*Ensure that specimen is not diluted at time of aspiration by saline

lavage, contrast, blood or other non-synovial fluids.

Collection instructions located under the resources section to the left.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Monday – Friday

- Collect and ship same day as aspiration. Store at an ambient

temperature.

 

Saturday – Sunday

- Collect specimen and store in refrigeration (2-8°C). Ship on Monday.

 

Note: For best results, specimens should ship the same day as collected

Performing Laboratory

CDL Reference Lab/ Zimer Biomedical

Test Classification and CPT Coding

IMMUNOASSAY - REF [83516]

 　

1

LACTATE (LACTIC ACID) [83605]

 　 　

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Report Available

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