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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
If the OA diagnosis was in doubt, the laboratory tests are used to help doctors to get a confirmation regarding a suspected diagnosis of osteoarthritis | If the OA diagnosis was in doubt, the laboratory tests are used to help doctors to get a confirmation regarding a suspected diagnosis of osteoarthritis. | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
* Joint aspiration or arthrocentesis: are the useful diagnostic tool involves which performs through getting a fluid sample from the joint for further examination, and it can be used to rule out other differential diagnosis such as existence of crystals or infection. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
If the OA diagnosis was in doubt, the laboratory tests are used to help doctors to get a confirmation regarding a suspected diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
Laboratory Findings
- Joint aspiration or arthrocentesis: are the useful diagnostic tool involves which performs through getting a fluid sample from the joint for further examination, and it can be used to rule out other differential diagnosis such as existence of crystals or infection.