
Laboratory test
Ascitic Fluid Analysis with AFB and ADA
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- Sample
- Confirm with the laboratory
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- 24–48 hours
- Parameters
- 10
What is the ASCITIC FLUID ANALYSIS WITH AFB AND ADA - INLAB?
Ascitic Fluid Analysis with AFB and ADA includes Colour (Body Fluid), Appearance (Body Fluid), Total Cell Count (Body Fluid), Differential Count - Neutrophils, Differential Count - Lymphocytes and additional measurements listed below. The listed sample is Ascitic fluid. The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Ascitic Fluid Analysis with AFB and ADA measure?
10 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements10 parameters
| Parameter | Unit | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| Colour (Body Fluid) | ||
| Appearance (Body Fluid) | ||
| Total Cell Count (Body Fluid) | cells/µL | |
| Differential Count - Neutrophils | % | |
| Differential Count - Lymphocytes | % | |
| Protein (Body Fluid) | mg/dL | |
| Glucose (Body Fluid) | mg/dL | |
| LDH | U/L | 2529-6 |
| AFB stain (Ziehl-Neelsen) | ||
| Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) - Body Fluid | U/L | 9404-5 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
ASCITIC FLUID ANALYSIS WITH AFB AND ADA - INLAB: sample & preparation
Sample: Confirm with the laboratory. Fasting: Not required.
- This sample is collected by your doctor during a paracentesis procedure. No special patient preparation such as fasting is needed. Tell your doctor about any bleeding disorders or blood-thinning medicines before the procedure.
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10 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: 24–48 hours
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