Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)
Classifies ascites by mechanism from the serum-ascites albumin gradient to separate portal-hypertensive (high-gradient) causes from non-portal/peritoneal (low-gradient) causes during ascites workup.
Classifies ascites by mechanism from the serum-ascites albumin gradient to separate portal-hypertensive (high-gradient) causes from non-portal/peritoneal (low-gradient) causes during ascites workup.