
Laboratory test
PLEURAL FLUID ANALYSIS WITH AFB - INLAB
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- Sample
- Confirm with the laboratory
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- 24–48 hours
- Parameters
- 9
What is the PLEURAL FLUID ANALYSIS WITH AFB - INLAB?
PLEURAL FLUID ANALYSIS WITH AFB - INLAB includes Colour (Body Fluid), Appearance (Body Fluid), Total Cell Count (Body Fluid), Differential Count - Neutrophils, Differential Count - Lymphocytes and additional measurements listed below. The listed sample is Pleural Fluid. The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the PLEURAL FLUID ANALYSIS WITH AFB - INLAB measure?
9 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements9 parameters
| Parameter | Unit | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| Colour (Body Fluid) | — | — |
| Appearance (Body Fluid) | — | — |
| Total Cell Count (Body Fluid) | cells/µL | — |
| Differential Count - Neutrophils | % | — |
| Differential Count - Lymphocytes | % | — |
| Protein (Body Fluid) | mg/dL | — |
| Glucose (Body Fluid) | mg/dL | — |
| LDH | U/L | 2529-6 |
| AFB Smear (Ziehl-Neelsen Stain) | — | — |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
PLEURAL FLUID ANALYSIS WITH AFB - INLAB: sample & preparation
Sample: Confirm with the laboratory. Fasting: Not required.
- This sample is collected by your doctor during a pleural tap (thoracentesis). No special patient preparation such as fasting is needed. Tell your doctor about any bleeding disorders or blood-thinning medicines before the procedure.
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9 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: 24–48 hours
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