Significance Of C Reactive Protein In Diagnostic Approach Of Pleural Effusion

ABSTRACT

Present study included 115 Pleural Effusion patients. Pleural fluid were collected and separated as Transudate and Exudate. Further analysis determined the provisional diagnosis of exudates. Pleural Fluid C-Reactive Protein(CRP) concentrations indicated towards diagnosis and severity of exudates. CRPin pleural fluid is a helpful tool in diagnosis and monitoring of pleural effusion patients.