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
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