- Test Name
- Body Fluid Crystal Analysis
- Aliases
- CRYSTAL FLUID; BFCY; CF
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CRYF
- LOINC Test Code
- 6825-4
- Description and Primary Use
- Evaluation of crystals in synovial fluid can aid in diagnosis of crystal induced diseases of the joint, including gout and pseudogout. Identification of the most clinically significant crystals, MSU (monosodium urates) and CPPD (calcium pyrophosphate) can reliably be made with the use of polarizing microscope and a first order red compensator.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Tubes containing lithium heparin or potassium oxalate are unsuitable as these tend to form crystals.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19