Guided Peritoneal Catheter Fluid Analysis (Mass Concentration)
This test examines the fluid collected from your peritoneal catheter, which is used to diagnose or monitor conditions affecting your abdomen. It helps assess for infections, inflammation, or other abnormalities in the peritoneal cavity.
["Understanding your peritoneal fluid composition can guide treatment decisions for abdominal health issues."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 87083-2
- Short code
- Guided Peritoneum Cath repos
- Synonyms
- Guided Peritoneum Cath repos
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- imaging-modality
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Is Done
Your doctor may order this test if you have a peritoneal catheter (a tube placed in your abdomen to drain fluid or deliver medications). It helps evaluate whether fluid is draining properly, check for signs of infection (like bacteria or white blood cells), or identify other issues such as inflammation or protein loss.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. The fluid is collected directly from your catheter during routine use or when your doctor accesses it. You may feel mild discomfort or pressure, but it’s generally quick and painless.
What the Results Mean
Results focus on the concentration of certain substances (like proteins or cells) in the fluid. High levels of white blood cells might indicate an infection, while abnormal protein levels could signal conditions like peritoneal dialysis dysfunction or inflammation.
Common Conditions Monitored
This test is often used to monitor peritoneal dialysis patients, those with chronic abdominal swelling (ascites), or individuals with conditions like peritonitis (infection in the abdomen) or peritoneal fibrosis (scarring).
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance: This test provides critical insights into the health of your peritoneal cavity, helping doctors diagnose or manage conditions affecting fluid balance, infection, or inflammation in the abdominal area. Early detection of issues like infection or protein loss can guide treatment adjustments to improve outcomes.
Short name
Peritoneal Fluid Protein/Cell Analysis
Frequently asked questions
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