Pleural fluid analysis
Definition
Pleural fluid analysis examines fluid that has collected in the pleural space -- the small area outside of the lungs but inside the chest cavity.
See also: Pleural effusion ...
Pleural fluid analysis
Sometimes helical CT or other tests
Pleural effusion is suspected in patients with pleuritic pain, unexplained dyspnea, or suggestive signs.
If a pleural fluid analysis is to be done, several lab tubes will be filled with fluid and sent to the lab.
Pleural fluid analysis (examining the fluid under a microscope to look for bacteria, amount of protein, and presence of cancerous cells)
Thoracentesis (a sample of fluid is removed with a needle inserted between the ribs)
Thoracic CT ...
(Pleural Tap, Pleural Fluid Analysis)
Procedure Overview
What is thoracentesis and pleural fluid analysis?
Also known as pleural fluid analysis, thoracentesis is a procedure that removes an abnormal accumulation of fluid or air from the chest through a needle or tube.
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Tests: Signs of hemothorax may be evident with chest x-ray, removal of fluid through a needle from the pleural cavity (thoracentesis), and visual or microscopic analysis of this fluid (pleural fluid analysis).
A needle is placed through the skin of the chest wall into the space around the lungs, called the pleural space. Fluid is collected and may be sent to a laboratory for testing (pleural fluid analysis).
How to prepare for the test: ...
 See also: Cancer, X-Ray, Pleural effusion, Cough, Fusion
  
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