Test Catalog

ASCITIC FLUID SAAG

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

ASCITIC FLUID

Specimen Volume:

BLOOD : (3-5 ML) FLUID : (3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

FOR FLUID : PLAIN STERILE CONTAINER (NO PRESERVATIVE) FOR SERUM : YELLOW TOP (NO PERSERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

SERUM AND ASCITIC FLUID (BOTH SPECIMEN ARE REQUIRED)

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC AFTER 7 DAYS FOR UPTO 30 DAYS

Instrument/Methdology:

ROCHE COBAS /SPECTROPHOTOMETRY

Turn Around Time (TAT):

24 HRS EXCEPT SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

IT IS USED TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING THE ETIOLOGY OF ASCITES.