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Osteoarthritis laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
If the OA diagnosis is in doubt, laboratory tests are used to help doctors get a confirmation regarding a suspected diagnosis of osteoarthritis[1].
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Joint aspiration or arthrocentesis is the most useful diagnostic tools involved. It performs by getting a fluid sample from the joint for further examination and helping to rule out other differential diagnoses such as the existence of crystals or infection.
References
References
- ↑ Pérez Martín Á (January 2014). “[Diagnosis. History and physical examination]”. Aten Primaria (in Spanish; Castilian). 46 Suppl 1: 18–20. doi:10.1016/S0212-6567(14)70039-3. PMID 24467956.
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