Analysis of Canine Peritoneal Fluid Analysis

Andrea A Bohn1

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 1619 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.

Summary

This study recommends cutoffs of 3000 cells/μL and 2.5 g/dL protein for canine peritoneal fluid analysis. Accurate diagnosis requires integrating cell counts, protein levels, microscopy, and clinical data.