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HelpTest Code LAB940 Crystal ID, Body Fluid
Specimen Requirement
Body fluid specimen is best prepared if anticoagulated with lithium or sodium heparin, or EDTA.
Non-anticoagulated specimens may clot.
Specimen Stability
2 hours at 20-25° C
If > 2 hours refrigerate at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
No crystals present
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Manual Microscopy
CPT Code
89060