Synovial Fluid, Alpha Defensin, Lateral Flow Assay

Synonyms

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

Cerner Name

Alpha Defensin, Synovial Fl

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

Specimen Volume

0.6 mL Synovial Fluid 0.10 min)

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

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

Result Interpretation

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