- ALDEF
Alpha Defensin, Lateral Flow Assay, Synovial Fluid
Specimen:
Test Code
ALDEF
Specimen Name
Alpha Defensin, Lateral Flow Assay, Synovial Fluid
Collect
Sterile Container or Plain Red Top
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Synovial Fluid Refrigerated
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Specimens collected in tubes with preservatives or clot activators; Specimens not from a prosthetic joint
Stability
Ambient 7 days; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen Unacceptale
Methodology
Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)
Performed
Sunday - Friday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
- 83518
Components
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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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