Test Code JTC Joint Tissue Crystals
Collection Container
10% neutral buffered formalin
Specimen Required
Joint tissue
Special Handling Instructions
See "Joint Fluid Crystals" for separate crystal analysis.
Crystals cannot be reliably identified within tissue
Transport Temperature
Room temperatue
Methodology
Routine histology processing
Days and Times Performed
8 am - 3 pm, Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time
3-4 days
CPT Code
88305