Test Code SYWBC Synovial Fluid WBC
Performing Laboratory
Central Vermont Medical Center
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lav top
Acceptable:
Collection Instructions:
1. Place 1 ml of fluid into a LAV top
tube. (Mix well).
2. Send remaining fluid to lab.
3. Send to Lab ASAP.
Volume
2 ml
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 hr
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Specimen Type
FLUID
Container
Whole Blood, EDTA (LAV)