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The elevated TP and NCC indicate an exudate.
The elevated TP and NCC indicate an exudate.
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|l1=Colic - Peritoneal Fluid Analysis
|q2=What cells are present ?
|q2=What cells are present ?
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The cells present are neutrophils (some immature) and macrophages.<br><br>
The cells present are neutrophils (some immature) and macrophages.<br><br>
Although processed immediately, stain take up is very poor and, along with the physical parameters, this suggests an abdominal catastrophe such as intestinal torsion; however, microorganisms and plant material, which would indicate rupture of an intestinal viscus, are absent.
Although processed immediately, stain take up is very poor and, along with the physical parameters, this suggests an abdominal catastrophe such as intestinal torsion; however, microorganisms and plant material, which would indicate rupture of an intestinal viscus, are absent.
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|l2=Colic - Peritoneal Fluid Analysis
|q3=What is your diagnosis?
|q3=What is your diagnosis?
|a3=Peritonitis/possible torsion. Torsion was found on laparotomy. <br><br>
|a3=Peritonitis/possible torsion. Torsion was found on laparotomy. <br><br>
Note: Reference values for NCCs and classification of effusions in large animals differ from those for small animal specimens.
Note: Reference values for NCCs and classification of effusions in large animals differ from those for small animal specimens.
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|l3=Peritonitis
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