| Feature | Transudate | Exudate | |--------|-----------|---------| | Protein | <3.0 g/dL | >3.0 g/dL | | LDH | <200 IU/L or <2/3 serum LDH | >200 IU/L or >0.6 serum LDH | | Specific gravity | <1.012 | >1.020 | | Cells | Few mesothelial cells | Many inflammatory cells |
Practical Pathology (often published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers). Tejinder Singh Practical Pathology Pdf
Primarily 2nd-year MBBS students, as well as students in allied health sciences (BDS, BSc Nursing, MLT, etc.). It is designed to help prepare for practical and viva voce exams in pathology. 3.0 g/dL | >
(This is typical of the tables found in Tejinder Singh’s book.) 200 IU/L or <