Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5584681 | Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology | 2016 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
A specimen volume of â¥80 mL is associated with increased cytologic sensitivity for malignant ascites and a higher rate of malignant diagnoses. The disparate sensitivity at lower volumes likely stems from inadequate sampling of larger specimens. Although fluids should not be summarily rejected based on volume, a specimen volume of â¥80 mL minimizes the influence of specimen size on diagnostic adequacy in paracentesis specimens.
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Authors
Lisa M. MD, Syed Z. MD, FRCPath, FIAC, Matthew T. MD,