Biomarkers · Chemical
A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.
What the laboratory says this test is for
An excess accumulation of fluid within the peritoneum may occur in the presence of the following disease states: transudates, exudates and chylous effusions.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 7709
What the laboratory says this test is for
An excess accumulation of fluid within the pleura may occur in the presence of the following disease states: transudates, exudates, neoplastic disease, pulmonary emboli/infarction, collagen vascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, postmyocardial infarction, and trauma.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 327
What the laboratory says this test is for
Immunologic, mechanical, chemical or bacteriologic damage may alter the permeability of the membrane and capillaries to produce varying degrees of inflammatory response.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 20913
What the laboratory says this test is for
An excess accumulation of fluid within the pericardium may occur in the presence of the following: infections, cardiovascular disease, renal failure and uremia, neoplastic disease, trauma, coagulation disorders and anticoagulant therapy and collagen vascular disease.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 6740
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