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Ascitic Fluid Analysis
Abdominal paracentesis may be used to diagnose or treat ascites. This section outlines an approach to interpreting ascitic fluid samples.
Routine Tests
Other Tests
LDH
Elevation weakly linked with malignancy
Glucose
Reduction weakly linked with infection / malignancy
Amylase
Elevation suggestive of pancreatitis / perforation
Culture
To identify bacterial organism
Acid-Fast Bacilli
If TB peritonitis suspected
Cytology
To identify peritoneal carcinomatosis (not other malignancies)
VEGF
Elevation is suggestive of malignancy
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