| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9162302 | Chest | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The positive yield of microbiologic smears and cultures on pleural fluid specimens is low, particularly in the outpatient setting and in patients with free-flowing effusions. Microbiologic testing of pleural fluid specimens should be ordered more selectively
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Authors
Terrance W MD, Eric J MD, FCCP, Timothy I MD, FCCP, Randall S MD, Paul A MS, Jay H MD, FCCP,