<prompt> Ascitic fluid analysis findings suggestive of gut perforation is:LDH 600 and Sugar 50Total count 15,000ALP 240 and CEA 5E.coli positive ascitic fluid culture  <response>: An ascitic ?uid carcinoembryonic antigen 5 ngmL or ascitic ?uid alkaline phosphatase 240 UL is found to be accurate in detecting gut perforation into ascitic ?uid. E.Coli positive culture-single organism is suggestive of primary bacterial peritonitis with intact gut. High LDH and low sugar may be seen with gut perfoaion butt can also seen in other conditions as well. Ref: HEPATOLOGY, June 2009 