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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