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==Screening== | ==Screening== | ||
* '''Leukocyte esterase strip''' calibrated to an ascitic fluid neutrophil count 250/microl is an effective screening tool when the strip turns to any hue of brown at 3 min. | |||
* '''Fecal calprotectin''' is a useful screening parameter for [[spontaneous bacterial peritonitis]] in [[cirrhosis]]. It is helpful in grading the severity of [[hepatic encephalopathy]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Screening
- Leukocyte esterase strip calibrated to an ascitic fluid neutrophil count 250/microl is an effective screening tool when the strip turns to any hue of brown at 3 min.
- Fecal calprotectin is a useful screening parameter for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhosis. It is helpful in grading the severity of hepatic encephalopathy.