Table 3 Biochemical tests in pleural effusion between patients with pleural based mass and patients without pleural based mass
Biochemical tests in pleural effusion | No pleural based mass median (Q1–Q3) | Pleural based mass median (Q1–Q3) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
ADA (IU/L) | 69.55 (60.075–83.675) | 56.1 (44.625–64.700) | 0.001* |
LDH (IU/L) | 530 (359.75–715.5) | 318 (248–419.75) | 0.001* |
Glucose (mmol/L) | 4.7 (3.4–5.8) | 4.9 (4.625–6.200) | 0.008* |
Protein (g/L) | 50 (45–54) | 47.0 (42–53.75) | 0.126 |