Aspirate microscopy

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

ASPM

Laboratory Handling

Registration

URGENT sample - fast track and notify department

Synonyms

Bi-refringent crystals
Cell count
Crystal examination
Gout
Pseudogout
Quantitative cell count

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

2125

Specimen Type

• Aspirate

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Acceptable

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Aseptic techniques for specimen collection.

Patient Specimen: Joint aspirate, in syringe* or sterile pottle
For cell counts and differential - put aspirate into EDTA tube and mix.

Immediate transport to lab
*Do NOT send syringe with needle attached- use protective cap or deliver in person to lab.

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Polarised light microscopy

Quantitative cell count**

Gram stain

Non-Funded Test Cost

$15.81 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2125

*Do NOT send syringe with needle attached- use protective cap or deliver in person to lab.

Contact Information

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