Homework SourseFluid from a patient with congestive heart failure is collec
Fluid from a patient with congestive heart failure is collected by thoracentesis and sent to the laboratory for testing. Results are as follows: Appearance: clear and pale yellow WBC count: 450/ul Fluid to serum protein ratio: 0.35 Fluid to serum LD ratio: 0.46 Based on the laboratory results, would this fluid be considered a transudate or an exudate?
Solution
The fluid is transudate.
Because:
