2.1 Synovial Fluid (Specimen Considerations)

Question 1

Arthrocentesis:

Volume usually collected is about ___ mL

Answer 1

25

Question 2

Synovial fluid is a imperfect ultrafiltrate of plasma containing ___________ ____ and _____

Answer 2

Hyaluronic acid

proteins

Question 3

What cell produces synovial fluid?

Answer 3

Synoviocytes

Question 4

Synovial fluid consist 30% of hyaluronic acid by synoviocytes while 70% comes from ultrafiltration

T or F

Answer 4

T

Question 5

A substance in Synovial fluid that makes it thick

Answer 5

Hyaluronic acid

Question 6

Synovial is thick and viscous that is used for lubricant for the joint

T or F

Answer 6

T

Question 7

The most common site to collect Synovial fluid?

Answer 7

Knee joint

Question 8

Normal volume in the knee joint is <______

Answer 8

less than 3.5 mL

Question 9

How 25 mL is collect for synovial?

Answer 9

Effusion from inflammation or build up of synovial fluid

Question 10

Tubes/Additives:

Additives for GS and culture?

Answer 10

Sterile heparin

Question 11

Tubes/Additives:

Additives for Cell counts?

Answer 11

Na heparin or Liquid EDTA

Question 12

Tubes/Additives:

In cell counts, Powdered EDTA can be used

T or F

Answer 12

F

Only liquid

Question 13

Tubes/Additives:

Additives for chemical/Serologic tests??

Answer 13

Plain tubes

Question 14

Tubes/Additives:

Additives for Glucose analysis?

Answer 14

Sodium Fluoride (NaF)