Evaluation of reagent strips for ascitic fluid leukocyte determination: is it a possible alternative for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis rapid diagnosis?

Evaluation of reagent strips for ascitic fluid leukocyte determination: is it a possible alternative for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis rapid diagnosis?

In order to evaluate the accuracy of a urine reagent dipstick (Multistix 10SG®) to determine ascitic fluid leukocyte count, we prospectively studied 106 cirrhotic patients from April 2003 to December 2004, in two different centers (Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP-EPM and Federal University...

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Main Authors: Tarsila C.R. Ribeiro, Mario Kondo, Ana Cristina C. Amaral, Edson Roberto Parise, Maurício A. Bragagnolo Júnior, Aécio Flávio Meirelles de Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Ascitic fluid
rapid diagnosis
dipstick
bacterial peritonitis
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