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Periotoneal fluid analysis (Paracentesis)


  • Apperance: Clear, odorless, pale yellow, scanty
  • Ammonia: < 50 µg/dl
  • Amylase: 138-404 amylase units/L
  • Bacteria/fungi: none
  • Cells: no malignant cells present
  • Glucose: 70-90 mg/dl
  • Protein: 0.3-4.1 g/dl
  • Red blood cells: none
  • White blood cells: < 300/µl

  • Under local anestheia, a special needle or trocar is inserted into the abdominal cavity and fluid removed

  • To investigate the cause of Ascites

  • Peritonitis
  • Intestinal perforation
  • Rupture of the bowel, gall bladder, spleen, liver, bladder
  • Cirrhosis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Hypoproteinemia
  • Benign or malignant tumor

  • Contamination of the fluid by urine, feces, blood, or bile
  • Pregnancy
  • Coagulation disorder
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Adhesions
  • Uncooperative behavior
  • Portal Hypertension











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