Synovial Fluid Analysis

10

Note:

Gout

10

Note: Reflex to culture if elevated WBC and no crystals or bacteria are seen.

10

Note:

Pyogenic arthritis (septic arthritis)

10

Note:

Reiter's disease (reactive arthritis)

9

Note:

Ankylosing spondylitis

8

Note:

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

7

Note: If joined inflammation and aspiration required.

7

Note: If arthritis present

7

Note:

Acute osteomyelitis

6

Note: If joints are involved.

6

Note: If arthritis present are involved.

4

Note: If obtained, the synovial fluid in Neuropathic arthropathy is clear, sterile and lack crystals.

Synovial Fluid Analysis Medical Test