Ascitic fluid from a patient with symptoms of severe abdominal pain has an elevated amylase and alkaline phosphatase,a WBC count of 30,000/µL,an absolute neutrophil count of 80%,and albumin of 3.5 mg/dL (serum albumin: 4.0 mg/dL).
-Based on the information provided,calculate the serum-ascites albumin gradient.
A) 0.5
B) -0.5
C) 1.1
D) 7.5

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The serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) is calculated as the serum albumin concentration minus the ascitic fluid albumin concentration. In this case, it is 4.0 mg/dL - 3.5 mg/dL = 0.5 mg/dL.

Ascitic Fluid from a Patient with Symptoms of Severe Abdominal