Table 1: Pleural fluid analysis results from pleural aspiration.
| Parameter | Result |
| Appearance | Blood stained |
| pH | 8.0 |
| Glucose | 99.3 mg/dL |
| Protein | 48.1 g/L |
| LDH | 954.4 U/L |
| Cholesterol | 129.4 mg/dL |
| Pleural fluid haematocrit Blood haematocrit |
25.5 40.1 |
| ADA | 56 U/L |
| Leucocytes | 568 per cu mm |
| Polymorphs | 50% |
| Lymphocytes | 20% |
| Undefined cells | 30% |