Test Details

Test Code: SYNOVIFACT

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Turnaround Time: 24-48 hours

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Collection Instructions:

• Disinfect the needle insertion location

• Using a sterile needle/syringe aspirate the synovial fluid (FNA)

• Insert the needle/syringe into the BD Vacutainer (supplied in the kit)

• Push a minimum of 1ml synovial fluid into the Vacutainer

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Specimen Type: Synovial Fluid in vacutainer tube, no additive

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Stability: Room Temperature 11 Days