Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Pleural fluid transudate/exudate
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences>Non-bloods
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:4hrs
Test Code:PFTE
Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Serum LDH automatically processed if serum total protein is abnormal or fluid protein is >=25 & <=35.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Please ensure pleural fluid is paired with a serum sample for analysis.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
