Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5584681 Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology 2016 17 Pages PDF
Abstract
A specimen volume of ≥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 ≥80 mL minimizes the influence of specimen size on diagnostic adequacy in paracentesis specimens.
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