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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Elevated Ascitic Fluid Amylase

Overview

Normal Range

Significance

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