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Test Findings
 
 

Elevated Ascitic Fluid Amylase

April 24th, 2019
 
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Overview

    • Normal Range

    • ~50% of serum amylase
  • Significance

  • Very elevated amylase in ascitic fluid is suggestive of pancreatitis or perforated viscus.
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