Joint Fluid Analysis
Arthrocentesis, Synovial Fluid Analysis
What To Think About
- Your doctor may recommend further treatment with medicine, physical therapy, or surgery after the cause of your joint pain has been found.
- Tissue from the joint lining may be removed during this test (synovial biopsy). The tissue sample is then examined under a microscope.
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: June 12, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Stanford M. Shoor, MD - Rheumatology | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Test Overview | |
| Why It Is Done | |
| How To Prepare | |
| How It Is Done | |
| How It Feels | |
| Risks | |
| Results | |
| What Affects the Test | |
 | What To Think About |
| References | |
| Credits | |