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Characteristics of pericardial fluid
| Colour | Turbid |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.0 |
| Cell number | 50/μl |
| Neutrophil | 6% |
| Monocytoid cell | 16% |
| Lymphocyte | 66% |
| Mesothelial cell | 12% |
| Protein | 3.5 g/dl |
| Glucose | 0.11 g/dl |
| Lactate dehydrogenase | 126 mU/dl |
| Adenosine deaminase | 10.6 IU/l |
| Interleukin-6 | 1160 pg/ml |
| Bacteriology | |
| Bacteria including acid-fast | Negative |
| Fungi | Negative |
| Polymerase chain reaction for—Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Negative |
| Cytology | Class 1 |
