Normal synovial fluid should have a total nucleated cell count of ________ with predominantly what type of cell?
A) 200-400/mcL; mononuclear
B)

Question

Normal synovial fluid should have a total nucleated cell count of ________ with predominantly what type of cell?
A) 200-400/mcL; mononuclear
B) <200/mcL; mononuclear
C) <50/mcL; neutrophils
D) <2000/mcL; histiocytes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Normal synovial fluid typically has a total nucleated cell count of less than 200 cells per microliter (mcL) and is predominantly composed of mononuclear cells (lymphocytes and monocytes).

Normal Synovial Fluid Should Have a Total Nucleated Cell Count