Interpret the Following Results: -Specimen: Pleural Effusion on a 45-Year-Old

Multiple Choice

Interpret the following results: -Specimen: pleural effusion on a 45-year-old lung cancer patient:
-Specific gravity = 1.025
-Total protein = 4.5 g/dl
-F:Se protein = 0.9
-Fluid LD/serum LD = 0.8
-Total WBC count = 2,205/mcL (μL)
What is the classification of this fluid?

A) Transudate
B) Exudate
Correct