Question 19 · LEK · Cirrhosis
Indicate the laboratory test used to determine if ascites is caused by portal hypertension:
- A. APRI (aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio index).
- B. CA125 concentration in ascitic fluid.
- C. serum-ascites albumin gradient.
- D. pH of blood and ascitic fluid.
- E. fibronectin concentration in ascitic fluid.
Hint
Compare the concentration of one protein measured in serum and ascitic fluid on the same day.
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