Description
Investigation of synovial fluid is useful in the diagnosis of joint diseases such as septic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,haemarthrosis and ankylosing spondylitis.
Indications
Detailed indications of the nature of joint diseases are given by analysis of the color, crystals, degree of turbidity, bacterial content and rheumatoid factors of the punctate.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
3 ml Synovial Fluid Room Temperature
Special Precautions
Heparinisation of sample is essential to prevent coagulation.
Normal Range
By Report