24 hours
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Detects bacterial DNA in joint fluid to diagnose infection.
Joint Knee Fluid/ synovial fluid
0.2 mL
Sterile container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |