Pleural fluid analysis: Clinical implications of pleural fluid pH measurement and the importance of testing with a blood gas analyzer

In this webinar, learn about the importance of pleural fluid pH testing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with pleural effusions.

Cheryl Frydman, M.D., Director of Clinical Laboratories and Associate Director of Pathology, White Plains Hospital, will discuss various clinical conditions where the measurement of pH, as well as other analytes, in pleural fluid is critical to diagnostic decisions. The issues and challenges of pleural fluid sampling and analysis will also be reviewed, taking into consideration the methodologies available and selection of those optimum for accurate testing.

• Understand the testing options available for pleural fluid analysis.
• Recognize the value of pleural fluid measurements in the diagnosis of pleural effusions.
• Identify the potential hurdles to overcome when implementing pleural fluid analysis.

Certificate of attendance

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CE credits & certificate of attendance

SelectScience is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. Attendees of this webinar are entitled to ACCENT credits from the AACC.