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HelpTest Code BF CRYS Crystals, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB940
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Sterile body fluid collection
Container
Sodium Heparin, Sterile container, Syringe, EDTA
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Sodium Heparin
Acceptable
- Sterile container, Syringe, EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.2ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Reference or Target Ranges
No crystals seen
Reportable Units
Crystals seen
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | Clotted, QNS, improperly labeled |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat within 1 hour of arrival to lab Routine within 2 hours of arrival to lab |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Hematology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Manual Microscopic |
CPT Codes
89060
Last review/edit date
2025