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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Thoracentesis
  1. Pleural Fluid Analysis: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... health problems. Other names: pleural fluid aspiration, diagnostic thoracentesis, pleural fluid tap, pleural fluid culture, pleural fluid ... needle. This is done with a procedure called thoracentesis. The procedure may be done in a doctor's ... to prepare for the test? In general, a thoracentesis doesn't require special preparations. Your provider will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/pleural-fluid-analysis - Medical Tests
  2. Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... flows around your brain and spinal cord A thoracentesis to remove fluid in the chest A paracentesis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/lactate-dehydrogenase-ldh-test - Medical Tests