Alpha Defensin, Lateral Flow Assay, Synovial Fluid

Specimen:

Test Code

ALDEF

Specimen Name

Alpha Defensin, Lateral Flow Assay, Synovial Fluid

Collect

Sterile Container or Red top tube

Submit

1 mL Synovial fluid

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days

Methodology

Performed

Performed Monday through Friday - Reported 1- 3 days

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 83518

Components

Additional Information

This test should only be used for patients with a total joint prosthesis. Specimen source and type of joint are required. If not obtained from a prosthetic joint, testing will be canceled.

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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