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. 2005 Mar 1;33(1):153–178. doi: 10.1016/S0195-5616(02)00083-9

Fig. 2.

Fig. 2

Samples of normal and abnormal synovial fluid. Normal synovial fluid is clear and colorless (right). Center and left tubes contain abnormal synovial fluid that is turbid and contains flocculent debris. Turbidity is caused by the presence of cells, fibrin, bacteria, or, on rare occasions, crystals.