Ovulation Peak Flow Meters Pregnancy Test Stethoscope Thermometer Urinary Infection Synovial-Membrane Biopsy General Information Material studied Cells surgically removed from the lining of a joint. Reliability of test results Good. Patient time for test About 30 minutes. Before the test Purpose of test Helps diagnose gout, pseudogout, bacterial infections, bacterial lesions and chronically inflamed tissues. Helps confirm diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus or Reiter's disease.
Helps monitor other joint problems.
Hospital, doctor's office, freestanding surgical center. Specimen is tested in a pathology laboratory. Recent or chronic illness. Use of mind-altering drugs, including narcotics, psychedelics, hallucinogens, marijuana, sedatives, hypnotics or cocaine. Tell your doctor about any medication you take.