Arthritis: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Uric Acid in Blood

    10/31/07, Healthwise

    The blood uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in a blood sample. Uric acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat.

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  • Uric Acid in Urine

    10/31/07, Healthwise

    The uric acid urine test measures the amount of uric acid in a sample of urine collected over 24 hours. Uric acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat.

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  • Extremity X-ray

    04/24/08, Healthwise

    An extremity X-ray is a picture of your hand, wrist, arm, foot, ankle, knee, hip, or leg. It is done to see whether a bone has been fractured or a joint dislocated. It is also used to check for an injury or damage from conditions

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  • Arthrogram (Joint X-ray)

    04/24/08, Healthwise

    An arthrogram is a test using X-rays to obtain a series of pictures of a joint after a contrast material (such as a dye, water, air, or a combination of these) has been injected into the joint. This allows your doctor to see the s

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  • Joint Fluid Analysis

    06/12/08, Healthwise

    Joint fluid analysis is a test to look at joint fluid under a microscope for problems such as infection, gout, pseudogout, inflammation, or bleeding. The test can help find the cause of joint pain or swelling.

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