The Diagnostic Values of Protein to Lactate Dehyrogenase Ratio in Serum and Pleural Fluid in Exudate Pleural Effusions

Introduction: Different etiologies of pleural effusion are diagnosed based on serum and plural fluid characteristics. The aim of this study was to assess and compare the serum and pleural fluid protein to lactate dehyrogenase (Pr/LDH) ratio in exudative pleural effusions. Materials and Methods: This...

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Main Authors: Zahra Hadizadeh Talasaz, Shahrzad M.Lari, Reza Basiri, Mohammad Towhidi, Davood Attaran, Amir Asnaashari, Zahra Javid-Arabshahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2013-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine
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Online Access:http://jctm.mums.ac.ir/pdf_908_8d6987aef26350c4c3bfc089b187bf2d.html