Synovial fluid analysis should be done, however, if the diagnosis is in doubt.

If there is any doubt about the diagnosis, synovial fluid analysis should be done.

Liver tests, complete blood count (CBC), cerebrospinal fluid analyses, and chest X-ray should all be completed to diagnose meningitis.

Examples of the need for fluid analysis would be to differentiate whether a fluid collection within the pericardium is due to an infection, spread of cancer, or possibly an autoimmune condition.

Cerebrospinal fluid analysis may reveal an increased number of lymphocytes.

Cerebrospinal fluid analysis (CSF) can be extremely beneficial in the diagnosis of central nervous system infections.

Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed an isolated increased WBC of 14 with a normal protein level.

Spinal fluid analysis holds important clues in diagnosis.

Every patient with newly diagnosed medulloblastoma should be evaluated with diagnostic imaging of the entire neuraxis and, when possible and safe, lumbar cerebrospinal fluid analysis.

Synovial fluid analysis (shows uric acid crystals)