Labs revealed hypothyroidism, and finally, the patient was started on hormone replacement, resulting in the resolution of the effusion. Pleural effusion is a rare manifestation of hypothyroidism, thought to be mediated by vascular endothelial factors. Pleural fluid analysis shows both exudative ...
unlike an off-label application (as performed on many blood gas analyzers), labs with ABL800 FLEX will require only limited validation, saving them valuable resources. Also, because pleural fluid responds differently than whole blood, the ABL800 FLEX has a unique...