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. 2023 Sep 19;15(9):e45562. doi: 10.7759/cureus.45562

Table 2. Results of thoracentesis.

ADA: Adenosine deaminase; CBNAAT: Cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test

Test Result Reference range
Physical appearance Straw colored Colorless
Protein 6.2 1-2 g/dL
Glucose 20 mg/dl 74-106 mg/dL
pH 6.8 7.60-7.64
Cells 90% Lymphocytes 75% macrophages
ADA 61 <30 U/L
CBNAAT Negative Negative-Positive
Culture Negative Negative-Positive