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Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog

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PERIPROSTHETIC JOINT INFECTION PANEL

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3519    Geisinger Epic ID:  95700

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:  Synovial fluid
Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 
1 mL synovial fluid, minimum 0.5 mL
Special notes: 
Specimen source is required. If sample is received in a syringe, transfer into a clear-top, red stopper tube before storing refrigerated.

SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 
Do not centrifuge. If sample is received in a syringe, transfer into a clear-top, red stopper tube before storing refrigerated.
Transport temperature: 
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability: 
Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 1 week. Frozen: Unacceptable.
Rejection criteria: 
Stability limits exceeded, improper collection container.

TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  84311, 83516
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Synonyms: 
Synovasure, Alpha defensin, PJI, PJI

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