includes a total polymorph count, protein and albumin concentrations, and placement of at least 10 ml of ascitic fluid each into blood culture bottles for processing.

serial paracentesis, features repeated surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity and aspiration of the ascitic fluid.

can be established by examination of the ascitic fluid, which allows the physician to differentiate between cirrhosis and tumor-induced ascites.

refers to the surgical insertion of a shunting tube to achieve the continuous emptying of ascitic fluid into the venous system.

A related procedure called culpocentesis removes ascitic fluid from the very bottom of the abdominal cavity through the back of the vagina.