CM LEC - Table: Significance of Pericardial and Peritoneal Fluid Testing Flashcards
pericardial fluid
clear, pale yellow
normal
pericardial fluid
blood-streaked
infection, malignancy
pericardial fluid
grossly bloody
Cardiac puncture, anticoagulant medications
pericardial fluid
milky
chylous and pseudochyous effusion
pericardial fluid
inc neutrophils
bacterial endocarditis
pericardial fluid
malignant cells
metastatic carcinoma
pericardial fluid
carcinoembryonic antigen significance
metastatic carcinoma
pericardial fluid
G/S and culture significance or purpose
bacterial endocarditis
pericardial fluid
Acid fast stain
Tubercular effusion
pericardial fluid
Adenosine deaminase
Tubercular effusion
peritoneal fluid
clear, pale yellow
normal
peritoneal fluid
Turbid
microbial infection
peritoneal fluid Green significance (2)
Gallbladder, pancreatic disorders
peritoneal fluid
Blood-streaked (2)
Trauma,infection of malignancy
peritoneal fluid
Milky (2)
Lymphatic trauma and blockage