Multiple Choice
A patient has a pleural effusion from an unknown cause. A fluid sample has been taken for analysis. To help identify the cause of the effusion, all of the following tests should be performed EXCEPT:
A) specific gravity.
B) biochemical makeup.
C) cytologic examination.
D) bacterial culture.
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