Alpha Defensin, Synovial Fl ALDEF

Synonyms

Synovasure

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Alpha Defensin, Synovial Fl

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Alpha Defensin, Synovial Fluid

EPIC Order Name

Synovial Fluid, Alpha Defensin, Lateral Flow Assay

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 Type

Body 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

Result Interpretation

Forms