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Synovial fluid viscosity can be assessed during collection. A drop of fluid between the thumb and forefinger or dripped from a needle or pipette should form a strand at least 1 inch long. A sample of normal synovial fluid forms a strand 2 inches long between the pipette tip and the forefinger.
