Assessing the pertoneal fluid can give information about the disease process in the very early stages. The fluid sample is collected by [[abdominocentesis]], and it should be used in the work-up of '''severe, recurrent or persistent colic cases'''. The results may indicate whether '''surgery''' is required and potentially provide a '''diagnosis''' and '''prognosis'''. | Assessing the pertoneal fluid can give information about the disease process in the very early stages. The fluid sample is collected by [[abdominocentesis]], and it should be used in the work-up of '''severe, recurrent or persistent colic cases'''. The results may indicate whether '''surgery''' is required and potentially provide a '''diagnosis''' and '''prognosis'''. |