Peritoneal fluid cholesterol determination can distinguish cirrhotic versus malignant ascites Usefulness of ascitic fluid cholesterol as a marker for malignant ascites. ... The specificity (100%) and diagnostic efficiency (94%) of ascitic fluid cholesterol is better than the 84% specificity and 86% diagnostic efficiency of serum ascitic albumin gradient.
No special preparation is needed for Cholesterol Enzymatic Method Ascitic Fluid. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Cholesterol Enzymatic Method Ascitic Fluid. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| UNISEX | All age groups | < 60mg/dl |
| UNISEX | All age groups | > 60mg/dl |