title: Ascitic fluid analysis: the role of biochemistry and haematology.
abstract: In specific settings, biochemical and haematological analysis of ascitic fluid may provide answers to important clinical questions. This review seeks to outline the value and limitations of ascitic fluid analysis and the main clinical scenarios in which it may be useful.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Chemistry, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth PL6 8DH.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jeffery
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000737:chemistry*; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D009504:Neutrophils; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D012709:Serum Albumin