Synovial Fluid Profile (Appearance, WBC count, RBC count, Glucose & Total Protein)

BC5520

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
​Sterile container
Specimen Requirement
​Synovial fluid
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
​Average 3 hrs ( 2 - 4 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

For the Chemistry tests: The reference interval and method performance have not been established for this sample type. Comparison of this result with the concentration in serum is suggested. Please consider the clinical context when interpreting the result.

WBC: < 200cells/uL
Glucose: comparable to blood glucose
Total protein: < 30g/L (approximately 1/3 of serum value)

Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed

​Mon - Fri: 0800 hr - 1700 hr
Sat: 0800 hr - 1230 hr

Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Oct 2021 03:55 PM

    ​Updated Reference Value(s).

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025