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| 1. Undiagnosed pleural effusion 2. Suspected parapneumonic effusion – for diagnosis and decision on drainage of pleural effusion 3. Suspected hemothorax – for pleural fluid haematocrit 4. Suspected transudative pleural effusion with atypical features or not responding to primary therapy. |
