Saucon Creek Arts Festival. June 03, 2017. 1890-92 Friedensville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015. 610-838-1199 | 610-838-1199. The Saucon Valley Conservancy and Lower Saucon Township invite the community to enjoy a free day filled with art, music, food and family fun during the 3rd Annual Saucon Creek Arts Festival at the...
Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.Ascitic fluid may be used to help determine the etiology of ascites, as well as to evaluate for infection or presence of cancer.
Cell count: Normal ascitic fluid contains fewer than 500 leukocytes/ÂµL and fewer than 250 polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs)/ÂµL. Any inflammatory condition can cause an elevated white blood cell count. A PMN count of greater than 250 cells/ÂµL is highly suggestive of bacterial peritonitis.