Peritoneal fluid analysis

Milk-colored peritoneal fluid may indicate disease such as carcinoma, lymphoma, tuberculosis or infection. Bloody fluid may indicate tumor or trauma. Bile-stained fluid may indicate gallbladder problems. High white blood cell counts may indicate peritonitis or cirrhosis.

Other laboratory abnormalities may indicate problems in the intestines or abdominal organs. Large differences between the concentration of albumin in the peritoneal fluid and in your blood serum may point to heart, liver, or kidney failure as the cause of the fluid collection. Small differences may point more towards cancer or infection.

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