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Levels of IL-33, ADA, LDH and peripheral blood T-SPOT.TB in pleural effusions of patients
| TPE | Non-TPE (x ± s) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADA (U/l) | 48.7 ± 14.0 | 20.8 ± 19.5 | < 0.001 |
| LDH (U/l) | 417.0 ± 188.7 | 562.4 ± 446.6 | 0.145 |
| IL-33 (ng/l) | 144.60 ± 48.10 | 99.77 ± 35.18 | < 0.001 |
| T-SPOT.TB (pg/ml) | 171.0 ± 121.2 | 34.2 ± 47.6 | < 0.001 |
The levels of pleural fluid IL-33, ADA and peripheral blood T-SPOT.TB were higher in patients with TPE (P < 0.05)
