SAAG FOR ASCITIC FLUID

Used to evaluate the cause of ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen). This test compares albumin levels in ascitic fluid and serum to differentiate between different causes of ascites.

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

4 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
SAAG FOR ASCITIC FLUID includes 4 parameters

  • Proteins
  • Albumin, Serum
  • Albumin, Fluid
  • Saag

Test code

1715

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Ascitic FluidPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 10
SerumYellow Vacutainer

Specimen stability information

Ascitic Fluid, Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 14:30 , 15:30

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

SAAG FOR ASCITIC FLUID

360