FINALS - table for transudate and exudates Flashcards
1
Q
Clear
A
transudate
2
Q
Cloudy
A
exudate
3
Q
Fluid:serum protein ratio
<0.5
A
transudate
4
Q
Fluid:serum protein ratio
> 0.5
A
exudate
5
Q
Fluid:serum LD ratio
<0.6
A
transudate
6
Q
Fluid:serum LD ratio
> 0.6
A
exudate
7
Q
WBC count for transudate
A
<1000/µL
8
Q
WBC count for exudate
A
> 1000/µL
9
Q
possible Spontaneous clotting
A
exudate
10
Q
no Spontaneous clotting
A
transudate
11
Q
Pleural fluid cholesterol
<45 to
60 mg/dL
A
Transudate
12
Q
Pleural fluid cholesterol
> 45 to
60 mg/dL
A
exudate
13
Q
Pleural fluid:
serum cholesterol ratio
transudate
A
<0.3
14
Q
Pleural fluid:
serum cholesterol ratio
exudate
A
> 0.3
15
Q
Pleural fluid: bilirubin ratio
transudate
A
<0.6
