Synovial Fluid: Arthritis Flashcards by Luis Mangahas | Brainscape

Q

Cloudy, yellow

Poor viscosity

WBCs 2000 to 75000/uL

Neutrophils >50%

A

Inflammatory / immunologic;

Autoimmune disorders

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Clear or milky

Low viscosity

WBCs up to 100,000 /uL

Neutrophils less than 75%

A

Inflammatory / crystals;

Gout, pseudogout

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Cloudy, yellow-green

Low viscosity

WBCs 50,000 to 100,000 /uL

Neutrophils >75%

A

Septic; infection

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Cloudy, red

Low viscosity

WBCs and neutrophils equal to blood values

A

Hemorrhagic;

Trauma, coagulation disorders

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Clear, yellow

Good viscosity

WBCs less than 1000/uL

Neutrophils less than 30%

A

Noninflammatory; osteoarthritis

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