Pleural effusions: the role of biochemical analysis.
Biochemical analysis of pleural fluid may provide answers to important clinical questions. This review summarizes these questions and outlines the value and limitations of pleural fluid analysis.
Jenkinson
Fiona
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Department of Biochemical Medicine, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee.
Murphy
Michael J
MJ
D015505:Chest Tubes; D002913:Chyle / Q000737:chemistry; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005122:Exudates and Transudates / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016066:Pleural Effusion, Malignant / Q000175:diagnosis; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014396:Tuberculosis, Pleural / Q000175:diagnosis