Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 40

A test performed primarily on peritoneal lavage fluid is a/an:

A. WBC count

B. RBC count

C. Absolute neutrophil count

D. Amylase

Step 1 of 3

Peritoneal fluid:

• The “ascites” is another name for peritoneal effusion

• The fluid accumulated between the peritoneal membranes is referred to “ascitic fluid” or “peritoneal fluid”

• The “peritoneal lavage” is a susceptible test, which is used to detect the intra-abdominal bleeding occurred in trauma cases

• Saline is introduced as “lavage” into peritoneal cavity to detect abdominal injuries

o The “RBC” count more than “100000/mL” indicates “blunt trauma injuries”.

o Need for surgery for the abdominal bleeding is determined based on the RBC count and radiographic procedures