Synovasure, Synovial Fluid
| Sunquest Code: | SYNOVA | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6665 | Epic Name: | Synovasure Periprosthetic Joint Infection Detection |
| Synonyms: | Alpha Defensin | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| Test Includes: | Alpha Definsin, CRP and hemoglobin on synovial fluid | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-5 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate specific collection site (for example right elbow, left knee, etc.) on collection container. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Synovial Fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Collection in a sterile plastic leakproof container or plain red tube without clot activator is preferred. Indicate collection site on collection container.
A red top no-gel tube with clot activator is not considered acceptable; however, samples will be accepted if no solid clot has formed when received by the testing laboratory. Samples with a solid clot will be canceled. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Samples collected in an expired tube or red gel tube. Frozen specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Transport specimen in the original collection container. Indicate specific collection site on collection container. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 72 hours at room temperature; 1 week refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (CD Laboratories via ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2013008 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | The Synovasure PJI Alpha Defensin Test for Periprosthetic Joint Infection is intended to be used as an adjunct to current diagnostic methods in the diagnosis of periprosthestic infection. (PJI). |
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