Test Code CRYS Crystals, Fluid
Specimen Type
Fresh body fluid
Acceptable Collection Container
LAV (EDTA), R-NoGel, sterile container
Collection Instructions
Container must state time and site of collection
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Rejection Criteria
Interfering substances: X-ray dyes
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerate specimen.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
EPIC Code
LAB940
STAT Availability
No
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Crystal Examination, Body Fluids;