Pericardial Fluid Analysis
Formal name: Pericardial Fluid Analysis
Related tests: Pleural fluid analysis, Peritoneal fluid analysis, Gram stain, Susceptibility testing, Protein, Albumin, Glucose, AFB smear and culture
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help diagnose the cause of inflammation of the pericardium and/or fluid accumulation around the heart
When to Get Tested?
When a doctor suspects that someone has a condition associated with inflammation of the pericardium and/or fluid accumulation around the heart
Sample Required?
A sample of fluid collected by a doctor from the pericardial sac using a procedure called a pericardiocentesis
