Serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)

Testing Laboratories

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SALB and OALB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0109.0509

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

• Albumin (Other Fluids)
• Albumin (Blood)

Synonyms

SAAG

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Specimen Type

• Aspirate
• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

7

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container
• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container
• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Additional Specimen Information

Ideally bloods are taken the same time as the Ascites fluid. Both bloods and Ascites fluid are required for this test

Contact Information