PLEURAL FLUID ADA LEVELS

Pleural Fluid ADA (Adenosine Deaminase) Test is a diagnostic test used to measure the amount of ADA enzyme in pleural fluid, the liquid found between the lung and chest wall. Elevated ADA levels are often indicative of tuberculous pleuritis, a form of tuberculosis affecting the pleura. This test is particularly useful in differentiating between tuberculous effusions and other causes of pleural effusions like malignancies or bacterial infections. A pleural fluid ADA test is typically recommended when patients present with symptoms like chest pain, difficulty breathing, or persistent coughing. Combined with other diagnostic procedures, this test aids in accurate and timely treatment.