A meta-analysis derivation of continuous likelihood ratios for diagnosing pleural fluid exudates

Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2003 Jun 15;167(12):1591-9. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200301-048PP.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bayes Theorem
  • Blood Proteins / analysis
  • Blood Proteins / metabolism
  • Cholesterol / analysis
  • Cholesterol / metabolism
  • Exudates and Transudates / chemistry*
  • Exudates and Transudates / cytology
  • Exudates and Transudates / metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / analysis
  • L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / blood
  • Likelihood Functions*
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnosis*
  • Pleural Effusion / metabolism
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Registries
  • Serum Albumin / analysis
  • Serum Albumin / metabolism

Substances

  • Blood Proteins
  • Serum Albumin
  • Cholesterol
  • L-Lactate Dehydrogenase