Types Body Fluids | Distinguishing Transudate vs Exudate Fluids

Are you trying to determine if a body fluid is a transudate or exudate?

Yes

Is the body fluid an ascitic fluid?

Yes

Body fluid chemistries

LD of body fluid

Total protein of body fluid

Albumin of body fluid

g/dL

Specific gravity of body fluid

Cholesterol of body fluid

Serum chemistries

LD of serum

Total protein of serum

Albumin in serum

g/dL

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Data complete?

Ratio of LD in body fluid to serum

Ratio of protein in body fluid to serum

Albumin gradient (ascites only)

Based on each data element, the fluid is a:

LD of body fluid

Total protein of body fluid

Specific gravity of body fluid

Cholesterol of body fluid

Ratio of LD in body fluid to serum

Ratio of protein in body fluid to serum

Albumin gradient (ascites only)

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Laboratory Tests
- Distinguishing Urine from Ascitic or Pleural Fluid

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Distinguishing Transudate vs Exudate in Pleural, Pericardial & Peritoneal Fluids

Purpose: To decide if the body fluid is a transudate or exudate.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10