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Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Tests performed are serum and fluid albumin. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| SAAG, |
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Code:
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SAAG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Gradient >/=11g/L is suggestive of a transudate. Possible causes include congestive
cardiac failure or increased portal hypertension due to cirrhosis or intrahepatic metastases.
Gradient <11g/L is suggestive of an exudate. Possible causes include pancreatitis,
tuberculosis and peritoneal neoplasms. This may also be seen in the context of nephrotic syndrome.
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN), and, Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Refer to individual test records |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD) |
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and |
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Sterile Container (STERILE) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot fluid into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Refer to individual test records |
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Stability:
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Refer to individual test records |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fremantle Hospital |
9431 2382 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 14-10-2020 13:16 |