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Test Code CRYS Crystals, Fluid

Specimen Type

Fresh body fluid

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

Alias

Crystal Examination, Body Fluids;

EPIC Code

LAB940

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV (EDTA), R-NoGel, sterile container

STAT Availability

No

Turn Around Time

24 hours

Lab Department

Chemistry