Table 2

Synovial fluid analysis.

Test
Value
Normal

Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Color
Yellow
Clear
WBC (per mm3)
2100
< 200
PMNs (%)
62
< 25
Gram stain
No organisms
No organisms
Culture
Negative
Negative
Total protein (g/dL)
2
3.1
LDH (IU/L)
440
105 – 333
Glucose (mg/dL)
42
70–110
Crystal
Monosodium urate crystals
None

Dhoble et al. Cases Journal 2008 1:238   doi:10.1186/1757-1626-1-238