Body Fluids: Synovial Fluid
Body Fluids: Synovial Fluid (9819-11)
Learn the structure of a common joint and composition of synovial fluid as well as characteristic laboratory tests. Learn to relate synovial fluid laboratory findings to differentiate non-inflammatory and inflammatory, infections, crystal-induced and hemorrhagic diseases.
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$135
Additional Details
PEP hours: 9
CPS/ART credits: 0
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the structure of a common joint and the function of synovial fluid
- Tabulate the five major disease groups that can be differentiated by analysis of synovial fluid
- Outline the physical characteristics of synovial fluid
- Describe the cellular contents of synovial fluid
- Describe in detail the use of polarized light in the identification of crystals
- Tabulate the important features of crystals and artefacts seen in synovial fluids
- Outline the other tests that might be used in testing synovial fluid
- Describe the microbiological testing and review the types of organisms found in an infected joint
- Describe the underlying causes of gout
Instructor: John Chapman, FCSMLS, FIMLS, CLSp(H)
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: N/A
Equipment: Computer with Internet is required
Start Date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
Version Date: November 2011