LOINC display name : Protein in peritoneal fluid/Protein in serum (Periton fld S/P) [Relative ratio];
LOINC long common name : Protein in peritoneal fluid/Protein in serum;
LOINC short name : Prot Prt/SerPl;
LOINC description : Total protein concentration is typically lower in peritoneal fluid compared to serum.
The ratio of total protein in peritoneal fluid to serum is determined to help diagnose
the cause of peritonitis and/or ascites (cirrohotic vs. malignant).;