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16 Νοε 2018 · Typical findings of normal pleural fluid are as follows: Appearance: clear. pH: 7.60-7.64. Protein: < 2% (1-2 g/dL) White blood cells (WBC): < 1000/mm³. Glucose: similar to that of plasma. LDH: <50% plasma concentration. Amylase: 30-110 U/L. Triglycerides: <2 mmol/l. Cholesterol: 3.5–6.5 mmol/l.
16 Φεβ 2024 · In addition to its diagnostic value, pleural fluid analysis also has predictive value (ie, estimates of the likelihood of a clinical response to pleural fluid drainage) and prognostic value (eg, likelihood of disease recurrence or progression in malignant pleural effusion).
23 Φεβ 2023 · Pleural effusions are most commonly caused by CCF, Infection (pneumonia) and Malignancy; Pleural Fluid may be examined by a pleural tap or thoracocentesis; Common causes. Exudate (local disease) (High protein). Local factors influence the accumulation or clearance of fluid. Malignancy – Lung, breast, pleural. Infection – Pneumonia, empyema ...
28 Αυγ 2023 · The composition of normal pleural fluid consists of total white blood cell count of 1.716 x 10 (3) cells mL (-1). Differential cell counts: 75% macrophages, 23% lymphocytes, and marginally present mesothelial cells (1% to 2%), neutrophils (1%), and eosinophils (0%).
4 Μαΐ 2023 · In general, the results of your pleural fluid analysis will show which type of fluid is in your pleural space. There are two main types of fluid, and each type has different possible causes. To find out which type of fluid you have, your test usually uses a set of guidelines called Light's criteria.
1 Μαΐ 2019 · Interpreting pleural fluid results correctly requires an awareness of the possible aetiologies of a pleural effusion and an understanding of the reliability of the outcome of each investigation.
7 Νοε 2011 · The differential diagnosis for an exudative effusion can be narrowed if the pleural fluid LDH level exceeds 1000 IU/L, if it contains ≥80% lymphocytes, if the pleural fluid ph is <7.30 or if there is pleural eosinophilia of >10%.
