Cytology, Peritoneal Fluid

Description

Peritoneal Fluid Cytology involves examining fluid collected from the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) under a microscope. This test is essential for diagnosing various conditions that affect the peritoneum or abdominal organs. It can help detect infections, inflammatory conditions, or the presence of cancer cells. The fluid is typically obtained through a procedure called paracentesis. Analysis of peritoneal fluid can provide crucial information about diseases such as peritonitis, liver cirrhosis complications, or metastatic cancers affecting the abdominal cavity.