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==Species Differences==
 
==Species Differences==
 
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*Peritoneum is normally smooth and clear,
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*Small volume of clear fluid for lubrication - in equilibrium with plasma but doesn't contain high molecular weight molecules like fibrinogen
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*Small animals
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**Low volume of clear straw coloured fluid
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**Specific gravity <1.015 to 1.018
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**Total protein 25-39g/L
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**Nucleated cell count <3x10e9/L
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**[[Mesothelial cells|Mesothelial cells]]/macrophages
    
==Links==
 
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