Ascitic Fluid Analysis
Overview
Cirrhosis / CCF Malignancy SBP Pancreatitis Appearance Clear Milky / Bloody Turbid Milky / Turbid SAAG ≥1.1 g/dL <1.1 g/dL <1.1 g/dL <1.1 g/dL LDH Normal / Reduced Elevated Normal / Elevated Normal / Elevated Glucose Normal Reduced Reduced Reduced Amylase Normal Normal / Elevated Normal Elevated Neutrophils <300/µL ≥500/µL Cirrhosis / CCF Malignancy SBP Pancreatitis Appearance Clear Milky / Bloody Turbid Milky / Turbid SAAG ≥1.1 g/dL <1.1 g/dL <1.1 g/dL <1.1 g/dL LDH Normal / Reduced Elevated Normal / Elevated Normal / Elevated Glucose Normal Reduced Reduced Reduced Amylase Normal Normal / Elevated Normal Elevated Neutrophils <300/µL ≥500/µL
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