A diagnostic value of pleural fluid alkaline phosphatase (AP) for transudate and exudate differentiation is shown. AP below and above 0.5 mumol/(ml.h) are characteristic of transudate and exudate, respectively.
A diagnostic value of pleural fluid alkaline phosphatase (AP) for transudate and exudate differentiation is shown. AP below and above 0.5 mumol/(ml.h) are characteristic of transudate and exudate, respectively.