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

Exercise 39

Which of the following chemistry tests can be performed on synovial fluid to determine the severity of RA?

A. Glucose

B. Protein

C. Lactate

D. Uric acid

Step 1 of 2

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA):

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of serious disorder of joint inflammation, and it is one of the arthritis causes.

• But, it does not cause severe amount of pain during illness, it can be diagnosed using antibodies present in serum of patients

• The fluid lactate or acid phosphatase levels in synovial fluid are required to observe the severity and diagnosis of RA

• The “lactate” is a chemical test, which is performed on the synovial fluid to determine the severity of RA

Therefore, “lactate” test can be performed on synovial fluid to find the severity of “Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)”. Hence, the correct answer is option.