Test Name
SERUM-ASCITES ALBUMIN GRADIENT (SAAG)
Aliases
ASCITIC FLUID CHEMISTRY, ASCITIC FLUID BIOCHEMISTRY, PERITONEAL FLUID CHEMISTRY, PERITONEAL FLUID BIOCHEMISTRY
Abbreviations
SAAG
Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
4
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
TWO sample types needed i.e. serum (in red/ yellow cap vacutainer or in a separation vial) AND ascitic/ peritoneal fluid in leak proof container. Two tests performed i.e. serum albumin and fluid albumin therefore do NOT add another registration for serum albumin
Clinical Utility
Assessment of peritoneal fluid/ ascitic fluid (ascites).
Last Review
26th Feb 2026