About this test
Body-fluid chemistry (send paired serum same day) to classify effusions: exudate vs transudate, pancreatic / urinary leak.
Parameters
A parameter breakdown is not available for this entry. Contact the centre for the exact investigation details.
Sample & preparation
- Sample
- Body fluid
- Sample volume
- 5–10 mL
- Preparation
- No special preparation
- Transport temperature
- 2–8 °C
- Expected report time
- Next day
Confirm preparation and reporting time with OnePLUS when booking. Your referring clinician can advise which investigation is appropriate.