Table 3.
Results of the tests of pericardial effusion and pleural effusion
| Tests | Pericardial effusion | Pleural effusion |
|---|---|---|
| Collection day | Day 17 | Day 18 |
| Appearance | Pale-bloody | Brownish-yellow |
| Turbidity | + | 2+ |
| Specific gravity | 1.039 | 1.027 |
| Rivalta test | Positive | Negative |
| Red blood cell count, [/μl] | 113 000 | 21 000 |
| White blood cell count, [/μl] | 13 040 | 8145 |
| Mononuclear cells, [%] | 15.0 | 32.3 |
| Polynuclear cells, [%] | 85.0 | 67.7 |
| Total protein, [g/dl] | 5.6 | 3.7 |
| Ratio to serum total protein | 0.90 | 0.63 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase, [U/l] | 682 | 194 |
| Ratio to serum lactate dehydrogenase | 3.07 | 1.26 |
| Amylase, [IU/l] | 38 | 21 |
| Adenosine deaminase, [IU/l] | 25.0 | 13.0 |
| Sodium, [mmol/l] | 134 | 135 |
| Potassium, [mmol/l] | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Chloride, [mmol/l] | 103 | 106 |
| C-reactive protein, [mg/dl] | 5.26 | 5.22 |
| General bacterial culture | Negative | Negative |
| Acid-fast bacilli culture | Negative | Negative |
| Cytology | Class II, inflammation | Class II, inflammation |
| Rubella-PCR | Negative | Negative |
PCR: polymerase chain reaction.