Abbreviation: SYNCU
Specimen Type: Synovial Fluid
Storage Temperature: Refrigerate
Tubes / Containers: Sterile Container AND 1 mL inoculated into Bactec Peds/Plus F bottle (Specimen volumes <1 mL routine culture plates only)
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YSYNCU
Volume: 3 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Prelim at 1 day; final at 5 days. Gram stain, same day.
Additional Information: Synovial fluid, includes all joint fluids.