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Peritoneal Fluid Analysis
DefinitionThis is a test to examine fluid that has accumulated in the peritoneal space (the abdominal space that houses the gastrointestinal organs). The sample is obtained by an abdominal tap.
Why is the Test Performed?
The test is performed to determine the cause of fluid in the abdomen, to detect whether trauma has caused internal bleeding, to detect a hole in the bladder, and to detect peritonitis.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Risks
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Cancer
• Cirrhosis
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Peritonitis
• Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal Tap - Paracentesis
• ALP
• LDH
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Ammonia
• Cytologic Evaluation
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• Protein in Diet
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Shock
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 5/12/2003
Reviewed By : Bridget Martell, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY. Previous review by Steven Angelo, M.D., Dept. of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Hospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT. Reviews provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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