Transudates and Exudates

Question 1

Effusion due to systemic disorder; DISRUPTS CHANGES in the regulation of fluid filtration and Reabsorption

Answer 1

Transudates

Question 2

Effusion seen in patient with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE AND HYPOPROTEINEMIA

Answer 2

Transudates

Question 3

Effusion produced by conditions DIRECTLY INVOLVE IN THE MEMBRANE OF PARTICULAR CAVITY, INCLUDING INFECTIONS AND MALIGNANCIES

Answer 3

Exudates

Question 4

Most Reliable differentiation of Exudates from Transudates

Answer 4

Fluid: Serum Protein
Fluid: Serum LDH

Question 5

Differentiates EXUDATES from Transudates using

Acetic Acid + Water + Serous fluid

Answer 5

Rivalta’s Test
Serosamucin Clot Test

Question 6

Rivalta’s Test
Serosamucin Clot Test Positive Result

Answer 6

HEAVY PRECIPITATION (Exudates)

Question 7

CHLO3 ProBi Late

Cholesterol
Protein
Bilirubin
Lactate DH

Answer 7

Cholesterol ratio 0.3 (not ratio 45-60)
Protein 0.5
Bilirubin 0.6
Lactate DH 0.6

Question 8

Spontaneous Clotting:

No

Answer 8

Transudates

Question 9

Spontaneous Clotting:

Possible

Answer 9

Exudates

Question 10

Appearance:

Clear

Answer 10

Transudates

Question 11

Appearance:

Cloudy

Answer 11

Exudates

Question 12

Serum-Ascites Albumin:

> 1.1

Answer 12

Transudates

Question 13

Serum-Ascites Albumin:

< 1.1

Answer 13

Exudates