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We previously developed and validated a novel colorimetric gout detection method and device based on the reduction of silver nitrate by uric acid; here, we clinically validated our method and device using arthroscopically obtained synovial fluid samples from gout patients. We successfully identified uric acid crystals in clinical samples via our colorimetric method, visualized uric acid crystals in synovial fluid via handheld microscopy, and determined that silver nitrate stain did not interfere with the microscopic visualization of uric acid crystals necessary for diagnosis. We also developed and validated a method of processing turbid clinical samples for use in our device to prevent the obscuration of uric acid crystals by suspended material. 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