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Peritoneal fluid: urine
Overview
- Presence of urine in peritoneal cavity indicates leakage from the urinary tract.
- Causes a urine peritonitis.
Uses
Alone
- Diagnosis of urine leakage as cause of abdominal effusion Effusion: overview.
In combination
- With other parameters for investigation of peritoneal fluid, ie protein Peritoneal fluid: protein , cell count Peritoneal fluid: differential cell count , and cytology Peritoneal fluid: cytology.
Sampling
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Tests
Methodologies
- Biochemical test for creatinine level relative to serum creatinine level Blood biochemistry: creatinine.
- Gross appearance of sample.
- Cytology Peritoneal fluid: cytology , cell count Peritoneal fluid: differential cell count and protein measures Peritoneal fluid: protein.
Availability
- Widely available at commercial laboratories.
Result Data
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from VetMedResource and PubMed.
- Steyn P F et al (1993) Radiographic, epidemiologic, and clinical aspects of simultaneous pleural and peritoneal effusions in dogs and cats: 48 cases (1982-1991). JAVMA 202 (2), 307-312 PubMed.
- Tyler R D et al (1989) Evaluation of pleural and peritoneal effusions. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 19 (4), 743-768 PubMed.