A joint fluid test, also called a synovial fluid test, arthrocentesis, or joint puncture, is a diagnostic tool that can help detect gout, pseudogout, inflammatory arthritis, and infection. It is the gold standard for diagnosing gout. The doctor uses a needle to withdraw fluid from the affected joint, and the fluid is sent to a laboratory for testing.

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