Fluid Analysis, Synovial Fluid

Includes Cytology, Biochemistry, Cell count

Preferred Specimen(s) 2 ml synovial fluid

Transport Container Sterile plastic transport tube

Transport Temperature Refrigerated

Reject Criteria

• Gel barrier tube,
• frozen

Methodology PAP stain, Geimsa stain, Microscopic examination

Clinical Significance Fluid analysis is useful to describe the cause of the fluid accumulation. Abnormal synovial fluid analysis is associated with gout, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, traumatic arthritis, and infections.