Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) Detection (Synovasure)
| CPT Code(s): | 86140; 84311; 83516 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Synovial fluid in plain red. Specimen Preparation:Transport 1 mL synovial fluid in the original collection tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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