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