Soluble leukocyte selectin in the analysis of pleural effusions

To determine if soluble leukocyte selectin (sL-selectin) levels in serum and pleural fluid (PF) are an inflammatory marker that differentiates pleural effusion transudates from exudates. sL-selectin PF and serum levels were measured in consecutive patients and compared to established criteria. A ter...

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Published in:	Chest Vol. 120; no. 2; p. 362
Main Authors:	Horvath, L L, Gallup, R A, Worley, B D, Merrill, G A, Morris, M J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-2001
Subjects:	Biomarkers - analysis Exudates and Transudates - chemistry Humans L-Selectin - analysis L-Selectin - blood Pleural Effusion - chemistry Pleurisy - diagnosis Sensitivity and Specificity
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