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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Diagnosis necessitates [[paracentesis]] (needle drainage of the ascitic fluid) and laboratory confirmation of ascitic [[neutrophil]]s > 250/mm<sup>3</sup>. | Diagnosis necessitates [[paracentesis]] (needle drainage of the ascitic fluid) and laboratory confirmation of ascitic [[neutrophil]]s > 250/mm<sup>3</sup>. | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | |||
Laboratory tests, most importantly ascitic fluid analysis is required for confirmation of diagnosis of [[spontaneous bacterial peritonitis]]. | |||
* [[Complete blood count]] and [[differential count]] are tested to confirm infection. | |||
* [[Serum electrolytes]] , [[creatinine]] to asses the renal function. | |||
* [[Liver function tests]] are to performed for evaluation of [[cirrhosis]]. | |||
* [[Blood cultures]] may be useful in sepsis | |||
* [[Urine culture]] to rule out [[asymptomatic bacteruria]] | |||
===Ascitic Fluid Analysis=== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Diagnosis necessitates paracentesis (needle drainage of the ascitic fluid) and laboratory confirmation of ascitic neutrophils > 250/mm3.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory tests, most importantly ascitic fluid analysis is required for confirmation of diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
- Complete blood count and differential count are tested to confirm infection.
- Serum electrolytes , creatinine to asses the renal function.
- Liver function tests are to performed for evaluation of cirrhosis.
- Blood cultures may be useful in sepsis
- Urine culture to rule out asymptomatic bacteruria