Ascites triglyceride

Cholesterol, triglyceride, and lipoprotein electrophoresis are valuable for distinguishing between true and pseudochyle effusions. Pleural effusion with triglyceride exceeding 1.24mmol / L, suggesting chylous effusion; if it is between 0.68 and 1.24mmol / L, further lipoprotein electrophoresis is needed. Chylous effusion can be confirmed when there is chylomicron zone When the triglyceride is less than 0.56mmol / L, and the chylomicron zone is not obvious or absent, it is a non-chylidous effusion. The level of cholesterol in the peritoneal effusion is bounded by 1.2mmol / L, the cholesterol in the malignant effusion is greater than 1.2mmol / L, and the cholesterol in the cirrhosis is less than 1.2mmol / L. The sensitivity and specificity of discrimination are about 90% on average.