Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Protein (Pleural Fluid)
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
Tests in Profile:PROT; LDH
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences > NON-BLOODS
Units:g/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:4 hr from receipt
Test Code:PFTE
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:2 days
Complex Reference Range:If serum protein normal : Pleural fluid protein <25 g/L indicates transudate Pleural Fluid protein >35 g/L indicates exudate. If serum protein is abnormal or pleural fluid protein 25-35 g/L: Using Light's criteria an exudate is indicated if pleural fluid protein to :serum total protein ratio >0.5; or fluid LDH to serum LDH ratio >0.6; or pleural fluid LDH >2/3 upper limit of normal for serum LDH
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
