Pleural fluid analysisFrom our partner site on asthma, MyAsthmaCentral.com.
The risks of thoracentesis are pneumothorax (collapse of the lung), fluid re-accumulation, pulmonary edema, excessive loss of blood, infection, and respiratory distress. Serious complications are uncommon. Special considerations: The fluid analysis cost and the cost of the procedure to obtain the specimen are charged separately.
|

Email this page
Printer friendly
Bookmark this page












