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

Methodology

Colorimetric-Enzymatic
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Reference Range

Male: <8.0 mg/dL
Female: <6.0 mg/dL
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Performing Laboratory

Quest SJC
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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