{"product_id":"simple-polarizing-gout-kit","title":"Simple Polarizing Gout Kit","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGout Kit\u003c\/b\u003e for the i4 Microscope includes the Simple Polarizing Kit plus the First Order Red Compensating Lens (whole wave plate), which allows easy identification of the specific crystals which cause arthritis. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGout is a type of arthritis that can occur when uric acid builds up in blood and causes joint inflammation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is caused by \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodium Urate Crystals\u003c\/i\u003e, which are needle-like with sharp edges with strong birefringence. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePseudo-gout (rheumatoid) is caused by \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalcium Pyrophosphate Dehydrate Crystals\u003c\/i\u003e (CPPD), which are small rods, squares, or rhomboids with weak birefringence.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUtilizing a Uric Acid control slide for reference, the user can easily determine which crystals are present in the synovial fluid by observing the color shift as the First Order Red Compensating Lens is rotated.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGout Kit\u003c\/b\u003e is an economical and simple alternative to a fully polarizing microscope.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003eWhen used with the i4 Infinity microscope the \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGout Kit\u003c\/b\u003e is a valuable tool for identifying crystals in synovial fluid.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimple to use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorks with the I4 microscope\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFraction of the cost of a fully polarizing Rheumatology microscope\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes Uric Acid control slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*If only viewing urine crystals, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lwscientific.com\/products\/simple-polarizer-attachment-for-i4\" title=\"Simple Polarizer attachment for i4\" data-preorder-handle=\"simple-polarizer-attachment-for-i4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.lwscientific.com\/products\/simple-polarizer-attachment-for-i4\"\u003eSimple Polarizing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the best option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"lws scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40843447107773,"sku":"I4P-POL7-GOUT","price":876.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/5971\/8333\/products\/02_Polarizer_Full_759x677_8f5faade-98f1-44c5-a41e-7f3189474994.jpg?v=1633601601","url":"https:\/\/axiommedicals.com\/products\/simple-polarizing-gout-kit","provider":"Axiom Medical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}