protein in peritoneal fluid; protein in ascites fluid

Clinical significance

increased risk for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis if:

• protein in ascites fluid < 1.5 g/dL in conjuction with
  • serum sodium <= 130 mg/dL
  • serum creatinine >= 1.2 mg/dL
  • serum urea nitrogen >= 25 mg/dL
  • serum bilirubin >= 3 mg/dL
  • Child's class B or C cirrhosis

Management

• primary prophylaxis with ciprofloxacin if increased risk for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

More general terms

• protein in body fluid

More specific terms

• globulin in peritoneal fluid
• protein in peritoneal dialysis fluid

Additional terms

• peritoneal fluid