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83872 Assay synovial fluid mucin

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: synovial mucin clot, mucin clot test

Qualitative assessment of mucin in synovial fluid using chemical precipitate or turbidity methods.

Clinical Context

Historical test evaluating quality of synovial fluid hyaluronic acid. Good mucin clot indicates non-inflammatory arthritis; poor clot suggests inflammatory arthritis.

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Specialties

PathologyRheumatologyLaboratory Medicine

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