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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Pleural fluid analysis, via thoracentesis, may be performed to help in the diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma.^[1]
Pleural mesothelioma is associated with decreased pleural pH (< 7.30) and decreased pleural fluid/serum glucose ratios.
Pleural fluid cytology may or may not be positive for mesothelioma.^[2]