Author/Editor		Terčič, Dunja; Božič, Borut
Title		The basis of the synovial fluid analysis
Type		članek
Source		Clin Chem Lab Med
Vol. and No.		Letnik 39, št. 12
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 1221-6
Language		eng
Abstract		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 anslysls and a relevant decision-making scheme. The reliability and applicability of synovial fluid tests ere commrented 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.
Descriptors		JOINT DISEASES SYNOVIAL FLUID