Diagnosis of Acute Gout
Publication Date: January 1, 2017
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendation
ACP recommends that clinicians use synovial fluid analysis when clinical judgment indicates that diagnostic testing is necessary in patients with possible acute gout. (WL)
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Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Diagnosis of Acute Gout
Authoring Organization
American College of Physicians
Publication Month/Year
January 1, 2017
Last Updated Month/Year
January 16, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to present the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on the diagnosis of gout.
Target Patient Population
Patients with suspected gout symptoms
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Diagnosis
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D006073 - Gout, D015210 - Arthritis, Gouty, D033461 - Hyperuricemia
Keywords
diagnosis, gout, hyperuricemia, acute gout