Section 4
Synovial Fluid
Description
Review the synovial fluid and itsduntions. Explore the indications for synovial fluid analysis and anticoagulants used for synovial fluid analysis.
Objectives
- Describe the functions of synovial fluid
- List indications for synovial fluid analysis
- List advantages and disadvantages of anticoagulants used of synovial fluid analysis
- List types of crystals seen in gout and pseudogout
- Differentiate between MSU and CPPD crystals