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Table 2 Synovial fluid analysis.

From: Chronic tophaceous gout presenting as acute arthritis during an acute illness: a case report

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