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HelpTest Code BF CRYS Crystals, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB940
Collection Method
Sterile body fluid collection
Minimum Volume
0.2ml
Container
Sterile container or Syringe
Acceptable Specimens
Body fluids
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, Contaminated; improperly labeled |
Specimen Stability
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat within 1 hour of arrival to lab Routine within 4 hours of arrival to lab |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Hematology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Manual Microscopic |
Performance Information
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) | N/A |
CPT Codes
89060
Last review/edit date
March 2024