ADENOSINE DEAMINASE ADA-ASCITIC FLUID

Description

This diagnostic test measures the level of adenosine deaminase enzyme in ascitic fluid, which is the fluid accumulated in the abdominal cavity. This test diagnoses tuberculosis-related peritonitis, as elevated ADA levels are often associated with this condition. The test helps differentiate between tuberculosis and other causes of ascites, such as cirrhosis or malignancy.