Test Details
Mnemonic
UASF
Ordering Code
3435000
CPT-4 Code(s)
84560
Specimen Information
Collect
Synovial fluid
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL synovial fluid in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Colorimetric-Enzymatic
Reference Range
Male: <8.0 mg/dL
Female: <6.0 mg/dL
Female: <6.0 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes