Tuberculous pleural effusion is characterized by all except?
Mesothelial cells are found in variable numbers in most effusions, but their presence at greater than 5% of total nucleated cells makes a diagnosis of TB less likely. Markedly increased number of mesothelial cells, especially in bloody eosinophilic effusions, suggests pulmonary embolism as the cause of an effusion.
Hemorrhage
LDH more than 60%
Protein is increased
Mesothelial cells
Tuberculosis