HomeLab TestSerum-ascites albumin gradient(SAAG)
Overview
1. What is SAAG? The Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) is a calculation used to determine the cause of ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The SAAG is calculated by subtracting the albu...
Risk Assessment
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High SAAG: Indicates a high risk of complications related to portal hypertension, such as variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Management often focuses on...
Normal Range
- SAAG Normal Range:
- High SAAG: ≥ 1.1 g/dL (typically considered abnormal and indicative of portal hypertension).
- Low SAAG: < 1.1 g/dL.
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Test result interpretation
- SAAG ≥ 1.1 g/dL:
- Indication: Portal hypertension (e.g., due to cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, Budd-Chiari syndrome, etc.).
- SAAG < 1.1 g/dL:
Sample Type
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Serum Sample: Blood sample is collected to measure the albumin level.
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Ascitic Fluid Sample: Fluid is extracted from the peritoneal cavity via paracentesis to measure the...
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Serum-ascites albumin gradient(SAAG)
It is used to assess the extent of ascites.
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Description
The serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) is a formula used to assist in determining the etiology of ascites. Also see Medscape’s Ascites Albumin Gradient Calculator. The formula is below. A high gradient (SAAG >1.1 g/dL) indicates portal hypertension and suggests a nonperitoneal cause of ascites.