Monicccaabout 1 year ago

Rheumatology...Joint Fluid Analysis (Physiology)

Arthrocentesis (joint fluid aspiration) is a very important procedure to do when the diagnosis of joint disease is uncertain...You tap the knee (or any other joint) and send the synovial fluid to the lab for examination...The lab technician/ pathologist should comment on the color, aspect (clarity), consistency, WBC count, RBC count, ...etc.