Comparison of the diagnostic utility of ADA and CA125 in tuberculous effusion

Conclusion CA-125 levels in pleural fluid may be used for differentiation between TB, pneumonic, and malignancy-induced effusions. Also CA125 may be added to the diagnostic workup of pleural fluid for accurate diagnosis of TB effusion.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research