Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 9

Which of the following is not a frequently performed test on synovial fluid?

A. Uric acid

B. WBC count

C. Crystal examination

D. Gram stain

Step 1 of 2

Frequently performed tests on synovial fluid:

Synovial or movable joints have a hollow space filled with viscous fluid termed as synovial or joint fluid.

Synovial fluid analysis in the laboratory is frequently performed to study the following parameters.

• White blood cells (WBC) count

• Differential

• Gram stain

• Culture

• Crystal formation examination

Therefore, the “uric acid” test is not a frequently performed test on synovial fluid. Hence, the correct answer is option .