Identifying synovial fluid could be achieved by testing for the presence of
mucine-clots (after adding 2% acetic acid). This procedure has been
described by Goldenberg et al in Arthritis Rheum 1973;16:487-490
Good luck
Henne Kleinveld
Atrium Medical Center
Heerlen, The Netherlands
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Van: PETER HUDSON <[log in to unmask]>
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Datum: donderdag 18 februari 1999 16:06
Onderwerp: synovial fluid
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>A lady who recently has had surgery for varicose veins has developed a
>swelling below the knee. The surgeon wants to know whether the fluid
>drained from the swelling is synovial fluid or not. Does anybody have
>any ideas? I thought viscosity may help, but what's the expected range
>in normal fluid?
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>Peter Hudson
>Principal Biochemist
>Wrexham Maelor Hospital
>Wales, UK
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