Synovial Fluid for Crystals
🦴 Joint Health Screening
₹399
MRP ₹480
Includes: Microscopic examination of synovial (joint) fluid for crystals
Sample Type: Synovial Fluid (from joint aspiration)
Sample Time: 4:30 PM
Report: Next Day Evening (Except Sunday)
Sample Type: Synovial Fluid (from joint aspiration)
Sample Time: 4:30 PM
Report: Next Day Evening (Except Sunday)
About this Test:
The Synovial Fluid for Crystals Test is performed to detect the presence of uric acid crystals or calcium pyrophosphate crystals in joint fluid. These crystals are commonly associated with conditions like gout and pseudogout.
✔ Helps confirm gout in patients with joint pain and swelling ✔ Detects pseudogout caused by calcium pyrophosphate crystals ✔ Assists in ruling out infections or inflammatory joint disorders ✔ Crucial for accurate diagnosis and early treatment of arthritis-related conditions
The Synovial Fluid for Crystals Test is performed to detect the presence of uric acid crystals or calcium pyrophosphate crystals in joint fluid. These crystals are commonly associated with conditions like gout and pseudogout.
✔ Helps confirm gout in patients with joint pain and swelling ✔ Detects pseudogout caused by calcium pyrophosphate crystals ✔ Assists in ruling out infections or inflammatory joint disorders ✔ Crucial for accurate diagnosis and early treatment of arthritis-related conditions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: What is the Synovial Fluid for Crystals Test?
It is a test that analyzes joint fluid under a microscope to check for crystals that may cause arthritis-like symptoms.
Q2: Which conditions can this test diagnose?
Mainly gout (uric acid crystals) and pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate crystals).
Q3: How is the sample collected?
A doctor collects joint fluid using a needle aspiration procedure (arthrocentesis).
Q4: Who should get this test?
Individuals with sudden joint pain, swelling, redness, or suspected arthritis.
Q5: How long does it take to get results?
Reports are available the next day evening (except Sunday).
Q1: What is the Synovial Fluid for Crystals Test?
It is a test that analyzes joint fluid under a microscope to check for crystals that may cause arthritis-like symptoms.
Q2: Which conditions can this test diagnose?
Mainly gout (uric acid crystals) and pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate crystals).
Q3: How is the sample collected?
A doctor collects joint fluid using a needle aspiration procedure (arthrocentesis).
Q4: Who should get this test?
Individuals with sudden joint pain, swelling, redness, or suspected arthritis.
Q5: How long does it take to get results?
Reports are available the next day evening (except Sunday).