Culture - joint fluid (aspirate)From our partner site on osteoarthritis, MyOsteoarthritisCentral.com.
Joint fluid culture Normal Values: The presence of no organisms in the culture (a sterile culture) is normal. What abnormal results mean: Abnormal results indicate an infection in the joint. The infection may be bacterial, mycobacterial, or fungal. The results tell the doctor which organism is causing the infection. This helps determine the most effective medication. Other associated conditions:
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