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Ascitic Fluid from a Patient with Symptoms of Severe Abdominal

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Ascitic fluid from a patient with symptoms of severe abdominal pain has an elevated amylase and alkaline phosphatase,a WBC count of 30,000/µL,an absolute neutrophil count of 80%,and albumin of 3.5 mg/dL (serum albumin: 4.0 mg/dL) .
-Based on the information provided,is this fluid a transudate or exudate?


A) Transudate
B) Exudate

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