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The document discusses biomarkers that can be used to diagnose the cause of pleural effusions beyond the standard Light criteria. The Light criteria classify effusions as transudates or exudates but lack specificity. Biomarkers show promise to improve diagnosis by identifying specific diseases. Natriuretic peptides like NT-proBNP in pleural fluid are sensitive and specific for heart failure. Leukocyte esterase reagent strips applied to pleural fluid may expedite diagnosis of bacterial infection in resource-
- Author
- Vijay Kumar
- Language
- EN