Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Pleural fluid transudate/exudate
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:g/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:4hrs from receipt
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 g/L & <=35 g/L .
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Please ensure pleural fluid is paired with a serum sample for analysis.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
