Ascitic Fluid Total Protein
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- g/dL
This test measures the concentration of protein in fluid accumulated in the abdominal cavity. In the context of Ascitic Fluid Analysis, it helps categorize the fluid as a transudate or exudate. While the Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) is now preferred, total protein remains vital for identifying 'High Protein' ascites (e.g., heart failure) versus 'Low Protein' ascites (e.g., cirrhosis).
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Why Context Matters
Protein levels can be borderline in mixed etiologies (e.g., cirrhosis with superimposed infection) and must always be interpreted alongside serum albumin levels.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
Clinical References
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