Template:Synovial fluid analysis
| Type | WBC (per mm3) | % neutrophils | Viscosity | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | <200 | 0 | High | Transparent |
| Osteoarthritis | <5000 | <25 | High | Clear yellow |
| Trauma | <10,000 | <50 | Variable | Bloody |
| Inflammatory | 2,000–50,000 | 50–80 | Low | Cloudy yellow |
| Septic arthritis | >50,000 | >75 | Low | Cloudy yellow |
| Gonorrhea | ~10,000 | 60 | Low | Cloudy yellow |
| Tuberculosis | ~20,000 | 70 | Low | Cloudy yellow |
| Inflammatory: Arthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever | ||||
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