Table 1 Analysis of pleural fluid
Test | Value | Test | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
pH | 8.5 | Total proteins | 5.3 g/dl |
Density | 1.015 | Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) | 221 IU/L |
Color/aspect | Yellow/turbid | Pleural fluid protein/protein serum | 0,74 |
Nucleated cells | 10/mm3 | Pleural LDH/serum LDH | 1,09 |
Red blood cells | 60/mm3 | Glucose | 125 mg/dl |
Leukocytes - lymphocytes | 100% | Bacterioscopy | Leukocytes and rare epithelial cells |
Mesothelial cells, histiocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils | Absent | BK and Xpert MTB/RIF tests | Negative |
Amylase | 55 IU/L | Oncotic cytology | Negative for atypical cells |