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Number of samples found to be positive on CPLM and POCRS*
| POCRS result | CPLM result | |
|---|---|---|
| Gout (MSU crystals) | 36 | 44 |
| Pseudogout (CPPD crystals) | 20 | 12 |
| Both gout and pseudogout | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 58 | 56 |
CPLM = compensated polarized light microscopy; POCRS = point-of-care Raman spectroscopy; MSU = monosodium urate monohydrate; CPPD = calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate.
