Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient

Preferred Label : Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient;

NCIt synonyms : Serum-Ascites Albumin Gap; SAAG;

NCIt definition : A value determined by subtracting the concentration of albumin in ascites fluid from its concentration in the serum where both samples come from one subject. High values indicate portal hypertension and a non-peritoneal cause for ascites; while low values indicate non-portal hypertension and a peritoneal origin of ascites.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL513049;

Details

Origin ID

C129777;

UMLS CUI

C4331276;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Measurement of albumin gradient between serum specimen and ascitic fluid specimen (procedure) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Serum ascites albumin gradient [MedDRA Preferred Term]
Semantic type(s)
- Laboratory or Test Result [UMLS semantic type]
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- CTRP Biomarker Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]

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