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| 7829, NBLD0293 | Synovial Fluid Examination With Culture
Cell Count and Differential Crystal Exam Glucose RA Factor Total Protein Culture - Order "Bacterial Culture, Other" (specify source); refer to "Bacterial Culture, Other" for additional CPT code information. |
89051 89060 82945 86431 84157 87070 |
5 mL aspirate in sterile tube and 2 mL fluid in EDTA tube. NOTE: A separate sodium fluoride tube with 1 mL of synovial fluid should be submitted for accurate glucose values. Powdered EDTA is not recommended. Refrigerate. Stability (excluding culture): RMT - 8 hours REFT - 3 days |
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