Joint fluid gram stain


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Alternative Names

Gram stain of joint fluid


What the risks are

There is a small risk of infection or bleeding.


Special considerations

Other tests may be performed on the joint fluid (see synovial fluid analysis).



Review Date: 02/10/2006
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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