Serous Fluid: Transudate vs Exudate

Question 1

Fluid-to-serum protein ratio

Answer 1

Transudate - less than 0.5

Exudate - greater than 0.5

Question 2

Fluid-to-serum LD ratio

Answer 2

Transudate - less than 0.6

Exudate - greater than 0.6

Question 3

WBC count

Answer 3

Transudate - less than 1000/uL

Exudate - greater than 1000/uL

Question 4

Spontaneous clotting

Answer 4

Transudate - no

Exudate - yes

Question 5

Appearance

Answer 5

Transudate - clear

Exudate - cloudy