Fluid Analysis in the Equine Patient: Cerebrospinal, Synovial, and Peritoneal Fluids.
Abstract: Fluid analysis is an important part of the diagnostic work-up of equine patients presenting with disorders of the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and abdominal cavity. Proper specimen handling and processing are paramount for complete and accurate interpretation of fluid samples. Normal cerebrospinal fluid is a low-cellularity, low-protein fluid requiring specific sample handling to ensure accurate results. Joint and abdominal fluid analyses are completed in practice or submitted for analysis to a reference laboratory. This article discusses fluid sample handling and processing considerations for the equine practitioner and reviews cytologic evaluation of normal and abnormal cerebrospinal, synovial, and peritoneal fluid samples.
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Publication Date: 2021-02-19 PubMed ID: 33618950DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2021.01.002Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Journal Article
- Review
- Abdominal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Clinical Examination
- Clinical Pathology
- Cytology
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Technique
- Disease
- Disease Diagnosis
- Equine Diseases
- Equine Health
- Horses
- Laboratory Methods
- Musculoskeletal System
- Nervous System
- Peritoneal Fluid
- Synovial Fluid
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Practice
- Veterinary Research
Summary
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This research focuses on the importance of properly handling and processing fluid samples (cerebrospinal, synovial, and peritoneal fluids) in horses for accurate diagnosis and treatment of disorders in their nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and abdominal cavity.
Fluid Analysis in Equine Patients
- The article emphasizes the crucial role of fluid analysis in diagnosing disorders in horses’ nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and abdominal cavity.
- It suggests that correct handling and processing of specimens are vital to derive valid and comprehensive interpretation of fluid samples.
Normal and Abnormal Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Cerebrospinal fluid in a healthy state is characterized as having a low cellularity and low protein content.
- The study points out the necessity of special care in handling these samples to ensure the accuracy of the results.
Joint and Abdominal Fluid Analyses
- The research outlines how fluid analysis from the joint and abdominal areas can be conducted either in-practice or submitted to a reference laboratory for examination.
- This step is necessary to diagnose conditions affecting these areas accurately.
Ensuring Accuracy in Fluid Sample Handling and Processing
- The paper underlines the importance of appropriate fluid sample management, highlighting this as a pivotal factor affecting the accuracy of results from such analysis.
- It provides guidance to equine practitioners on properly tackling fluid sample processing.
Review of Cytologic Evaluation
- The authors talk about a review of cytologic evaluation, a type of test that examines cells collected from body fluids to determine their structure and function.
- Such evaluations are necessary to distinguish between normal and abnormal cerebrospinal, synovial, and peritoneal fluid samples in horses.
- This differentiation can help diagnose any potential disorders in the horses’ nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and abdominal cavity.
Cite This Article
APA
Conrado FO, Beatty SSK.
(2021).
Fluid Analysis in the Equine Patient: Cerebrospinal, Synovial, and Peritoneal Fluids.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, S0749-0739(21)00002-X.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2021.01.002 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA. Electronic address: francisco.conrado@tufts.edu.
- Clinical Pathology, Department of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 Southwest 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA.
Citations
This article has been cited 2 times.- Bungărdean D, Pall E, Daradics Z, Popescu M, Tripon MA, Lupșan AF, Crecan CM, Morar IA, Nicolescu A, Bora FD, Marcus I. In Vitro Effects of PRP, Ozonized PRP, Hyaluronic Acid, Paracetamol, and Polyacrylamide on Equine Synovial Fluid-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Life (Basel) 2025 Oct 4;15(10).
- de Oliveira Ferreira LV, Maia L, Barberini DJ, Takahira RK, de Vasconcelos Machado VM, Machado GF, de Melo GD, Amorim RM. Feasibility and safety of intrathecal transplantation of allogeneic bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in horses. Vet Res Commun 2025 Sep 29;49(6):333.
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