Pleural fluid glucose testing using a finger stick glucometer: a novel bedside test.

Conclusions: PFG measured at the bedside with a glucometer closely correlates with the laboratory measurement. Further studies are needed prior to incorporating this test in clinical practice. PMID: 31903280 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: J Thorac Dis Source Type: research