Diagnostic classification · MC-168
Light's criteria
Classify pleural effusion as exudative or transudative
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- Intended population or setting
- Paired serum and pleural fluid protein/LDH
- Important cautions
- Diuretics may create pseudoexudates; lab ULN required; does not identify etiology
- Specialities
- Internal Medicine · Pathology · Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Medicine
- Preferred source/version
- Original Light criteria
- Review status
- Draft · Source verified
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