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Light's criteria Criteria which help differentiate pleural exudates and transudates
Light's criteria for exudates–any of following
Pleural fluid/serum protein ratio > 0.5
Pleural fluid/serum LDH ratio > 0.6
Pleural fluid LDH >2⁄3 the normal upper limit for serum
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Numerous parameters other than Light's criteria exist for PF analysis with similar efficacy in distinguishing transudates and exudates. |
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