Multiple Choice
Pleural fluid can be better classified as to transudative or exudative origin by performing a:
A) Fluid-to-serum cholesterol ratio
B) Fluid-to-serum lactate dehydrogenase (LD) ratio
C) Fluid-to-serum ketone ratio
D) Fluid-to-serum gamma-glutamyltransferase ratio
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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