Table 1 demographic data and routine biochemical analysis of pleural effusions
GROUP | Age (years) | Sex | PH | Protein gm/dl | P/S* protein ratio | LDH | P/S* LDH ratio | ADA*(U/L) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | female | ||||||||
TB No = 36 | 44.3 ± 9.81 | 18 | 18 | 7.32 ± 0.08 | 4.4 ± 0.8 | > 0.5 | 680 (330–2322) | > 0.6 | 81.6 ± 29.4 |
Malignancy No = 33 | 54.9 ± 14.6 | 18 | 15 | 7.33 ± 0.06 | 4.1 ± 1.2 | > 0.5 | 560 (151–2218) | > 0.6 | – |
Para-pneumonic No = 24 | 48.8 ± 17.13 | 15 | 9 | 7.30 ± 0.09 | 4.0 ± 1.3 | > 0.5 | 502 (133–8238 | > 0.6 | – |
Transudative No = 24 | 61.7 ± 13.61 | 21 | 3 | 7.40 ± 0.05 | 2 + 0.8 | < 0.5 | 142 (100–199) | < 0.6 | – |