Cytology exam of pleural fluid
Alternative names:
pleural fluid cytology
Normal values:
Normal cells are seen.
What abnormal results mean:
Malignant cells are present and may indicate a malignant tumor.
Breast cancer, lung cancer, and lymphoma are the types of tumor most frequently detected by this test.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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