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
- Aspirate (needle)
- Sample volume
- Sufficient
- Preparation
- Aseptic aspiration; smear onto slide
- Transport temperature
- 2–8 °C (if delayed)
- Expected report time
- Same day
Confirm preparation and reporting time with OnePLUS when booking. Your referring clinician can advise which investigation is appropriate.