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Synovial Fluid Analysis

Also known as: Joint fluid analysis
Formal name: Synovial fluid analysis
Related tests: Glucose, Uric acid, Gram stain, Susceptibility testing, WBC, RBC, AFB smear and culture
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To help diagnose the cause of joint inflammation, pain, and/or swelling

When to get tested?
When one or more of your joints are swollen, red, and/or painful

Sample required?
A synovial fluid sample is obtained by inserting a needle into the space between the bones at a joint



This article was last reviewed on August 25, 2008 .
 
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