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Paracentesis
What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:
- Using Reference blood thinners (anticoagulants) Opens New Window or aspirin, which can increase the chance of bleeding.
- Having blood, bile, urine, or feces in the fluid sample.
- Not being able to stay still during the test.
- Being Reference obese Opens New Window.
- Having scars inside the belly (Reference adhesions Opens New Window) from any belly surgery in the past.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference January 17, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference W. Thomas London, MD - Hepatology |
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