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SBP Work-Up of Ascitic Fluid via Paracentesis
- Cell count with differential
- Gram stain
- Culture (10cc in blood culture bottle)
- Glucose
- Protein
Consider
- Albumin and SERUM albumin
- LDH and SERUM LDH at same time
- Amylase
Specific circumstances
- TB smear and culture
- Cytology
- TG
- Billirubin