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Blood Test Information

Pleural Fluids
 

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Special instructions
TB risk MUST be provided.

Collect sample into a universal container.

Please contact biochemistry clinical staff ext. 4711/4713/4715/6075 before requesting.

Tests available on pleural fluids
Amylase, Glucose, LDH, pH, Triglycerides (chylomicrons)


Contact Laboratory before requesting

Turnaround Time
1 day

Department: Biochemistry

Clinical Application
Please note: these tests are not currently accredited by UKAS to the ISO 15189 (2012) Standard.

 
 

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