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Descriptive statistics for different fluid parameters in patients with pleural effusion (n=6)
| Parameter | Descriptive statistics |
|---|---|
| Protein fluid (g/L), mean±SD (median) | 25.58±14.42 (25) |
| LDH fluid (u/L), mean±SD (median) | 539.17±481.29 (351) |
| Glucose fluid (mmol), mean±SD (median) | 5.38±3.92 (4.2) |
| Light’s criteria for exudate, n (%) | 6 (100) |
| Neutrophil (%), n (%) | 6 (100) |
LDH: Lactic dehydrogenase, SD: Standard deviation
