Why Is the Measurement of Uric Acid in Synovial Fluid

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why is the measurement of uric acid in synovial fluid considered to be of no diagnostic value in gout?

• A)Uric acid is not found in synovial fluid.
• B)Uric acid exists as crystals in synovial fluid and cannot be quantified.
• C)Uric acid in synovial fluid is approximately the same as in serum.
• D)Uric acid is not important in the diagnosis of gout.

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