Table 1. Comparison of HFC and other biomarkers between the malignant and benign effusion groups.
| Biomarkers | Malignant effusion group | Benign effusion group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFC# (/μL) | 42 (16, 149) | 13 (4, 38) | <0.001 |
| HFC% (/100WBC) | 6.4 (2.3, 15.8) | 1.5 (0.4, 5.5) | <0.001 |
| TC (106/L) | 950 (440, 2,081) | 832 (235, 2,733) | 0.354 |
| WBC (106/L) | 842 (390, 1,814) | 807 (231, 2,711) | 0.954 |
| RBC (106/L) | 4,000 (1,000, 22,000) | 3,000 (1,000, 14,000) | 0.048 |
| CEA (ng/mL) | 17.90 (1.93, 215.23) | 1.22 (0.73, 2.05) | <0.001 |
| LDH (U/L) | 289 (167, 557) | 230 (116, 575) | 0.004 |
| ADA (U/L) | 10.9 (6.9, 14.7) | 11.1 (7.3, 16.3) | 0.409 |
Notes.
Data are expressed as the median and interquartile range (IQR).