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Synovial Fluid, Alpha Defensin, Lateral Flow Assay Build info

Synonyms

  • ALPHA DEFENSIN, SYNOVIAL FLUID
  • ALDEF
  • Prosthetic joint infection
  • PJI
  • Alpha Defensin
  • Synovasure
  • LAB11172

Procedure Name

ALPHA DEFENSIN, SYNOVIAL FLUID

Procedure Master Number

LAB11172

Procedure ID

114726

Clinical Info

Detection of alpha defensins 1-3, human host response proteins, in synovial fluid of adults with a total joint replacement who are being evaluated for revision surgery
This test is not intended to be used to determine timing for reimplantation in 2-stage procedures.

Specimen Sources

 Ankle, Left Ankle, Right Elbow, Left Elbow, Right Hip, Left Hip, Right Knee, Left Knee, Right Shoulder, Left Shoulder, Right Synovial Fluid Wrist, Left Wrist, Right

Specimen Types

 Synovial Fluid

Container

Sterile Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/ Tube: Sterile screw-cap vial
Specimen: 0.6 mL synovial fluid (0.10 ml)
ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question ID Description Answers
JOINT Is this for a prosthetic joint? Yes/ No/ Unknown
 Alpha Defensin Source
Synovial Fluid, Left Ankle
Synovial Fluid, Right Ankle
Synovial Fluid, Left Elbow
Synovial Fluid, Right Elbow
Synovial Fluid, Left Hip
Synovial Fluid, Right Hip
Synovial Fluid, Left Knee
Synovial Fluid, Right Knee
Synovial Fluid, Left Shoulder
Synovial Fluid, Right Shoulder
Synovial Fluid, Left Wrist
Synovial Fluid, Right Wrist
Unknown

Specimen Volume

0.6 mL Synovial Fluid 0.10 min)

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

7 Days Refrigerated

Methodology

Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)

Days Performed

TAT: 7-9 Days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

83518
LOINC Code: 94718-4

PDM

 235033

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Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
ALPHA DEFENSIN, SYNOVIAL FL ADEFENSINSF ALPHA DEFENSIN, SYNOVIAL FL Alpha Defensin, Synovial Fl
IS THIS FOR A PROSTHETIC JOINT? JOINT IS THIS FOR A PROSTHETIC JOINT Is this for a prosthetic joint?
ALPHA DEFENSIN SOURCE ADEFENSINSRC ALPHA DEFENSIN SOURCE Alpha Defensin Source

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