Stockport Pathology

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InvestigationPleural Fluid
IndicationsTo help diagnose if transudate v exudate. Serum LDH, glucose and proten also useful at the same time.
Specimen TypeUniversal
Request FormBlood Sciences or Electronic
VolumeFill between lines
Turn around time for final test2 days
Uncertainty of testingPlease send serum sample for calculation of ratios
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