Dunja Ter?i?, Borut Bo?i?
The Basis of the Synovial Fluid Analysis
Synovial fluid fills the spaces in the joint cavities. Many diseases can affect the joints and frequently only a direct examination of the tissue or synovial fluid will yield the correct diagnosis. The article presents the basis of the synovial fluid analysis and a relevant decision- making scheme. The reliability and applicability of synovial fluid tests are commented upon. The synovial fluid analysis undoubtedly plays an important role in the management of patients with joint diseases. Due to a lack of interlaboratory comparisons, and therefore expert opinions on the interpretation of results, this knowledge and the acquisition of relevant experience should be encouraged to enable evaluation of the clinical applicability of recent discoveries in synovial fluid pathology.
Clinical Chemical Laboratory Medicine, Walter de Gruyter
Print ISSN: 1434-6621
Volume: 39, 12/2001
Pages: 1221 - 1226
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