Assay/ Test

Ascitic Fluid

Key Words

AF

Specimen Collection

Recommendation of 50- 75 ml of fresh fluid sampled in white topped universals

Turnaround time

Estimated turnaround time: 7 days

Test indications

Used for the investigation of, including but not limited to, cancer and pre-cancerous conditions, infections, autoimmune disease and other related conditions.

Interferences

Samples taken for therapeutic drainage need NOT be sent for analysis unless there is a specific clinical question to be addressed.

Reference Range

N/A

Analytical Error

N/A

Reference change value

N/A