Hyaluronic acid - pleural fluid
Other testsBiomnis code
HYALP
Synonyms
- Hyaluronate
- HA test
Clinic significance
Serum marker useful in monitoring therapy for chronic viral hepatitis and primary biliary cirrhosis.In pleural fluid, high levels are suggestive of mesothelioma. A moderate increase is observed when there is irritation of the pleura.
Preanalytical
- 1 mL
- Pleural fluid
- FROZEN
Further information
- Centrifuge without delay, separate the supernatant and freeze
Methodology
Turbidimetry
Turn around Time
5 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Paris
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Laurence STROMPF - SILVESTRE
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Phone(s)
+331 49 59 63 14
+331 49 59 63 01
+331 49 59 63 01