answersLogoWhite

0

A sharp instrument (trocar) is pushed into the joint space. A needle with an attached syringe is inserted into the joint to withdraw fluid for laboratory analysis.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is a joint biopsy?

It is usually reserved for more difficult cases where the diagnosis is not clear. The test can be used to diagnose bacterial or fungal infections, an abnormal buildup of iron, cancer, or other diseases.


Is it true or false a biopsy is first performed for malignancies only?

is it true or false a biopsy is first performed for malignances only


What kind of biopsy is performed at the beginning of breast cancer treatment?

Sentinel-node biopsy


Brain biopsy post side effects?

what side effects are experienced after a brain biopsy is performed


What secondary biopsy may be performed on a patient with lymphoma?

The doctor may perform a bone marrow biopsy.


How do you use the word biopsy in a sentence?

"My Father had a biopsy to make sure the lump was not cancerous"


What kind of cancer is diagnosed with a cone biopsy?

A cone biopsy is performed to diagnose cancer of the cervix or to detect precancerous changes.


What is the most common form of pleural biopsy?

The procedure most often performed for pleural biopsy is called a percutaneous (passage through the skin by needle puncture) needle biopsy.


What is the name for surgery performed to determine if cancer is present?

Biopsy


Cpt code for a bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsy is performed?

31628


What node biopsy is performed a the beginning of the treatment of breast cancer?

sentinel


What is the cpt code for breast biopsy?

The CPT code for a breast biopsy varies depending on the method used. For a percutaneous needle biopsy, the code is typically 19083 for a stereotactic breast biopsy and 19100 for an excisional biopsy. If it's a core needle biopsy, the code is 19101. It's important to select the code that accurately reflects the specific procedure performed.