Table 3.
Comparison of exudates and transudates with respect to different parameters
| Parameters | Nature of effusion | n | Mean±SD | Sig.(2-tailed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAG | Exudate | 44 | 0.8249±0.44 | .000 |
| Transudate | 22 | 1.8491±0.81 | .000 | |
| Protein | Exudate | 44 | 0.7312±0.10 | .000 |
| Ratio | Transudate | 22 | 0.4422±0.20 | .000 |
| LDH Ratio | Exudate | 44 | 1.6692±1.37 | .010 |
| Transudate | 22 | 0.8231±0.76 | .002 | |
| Pleural | Exudate | 44 | 1080.3±1485.49 | .041 |
| Fluid LDH | Transudate | 22 | 405.86±362.64 | .007 |