Which of the following sets of results most closely indicates an exudate?
A) Clear, fluid-to-serum LD ratio: 0.5; fluid-to-serum protein ratio: 0.5; WBC count: 900/µL
B) Cloudy, fluid-to-serum LD ratio: 0.5; fluid-to-serum protein ratio: 0.4; WBC count: 1200/µL
C) Cloudy, fluid-to-serum LD ratio: 0.8; fluid-to-serum protein ratio: 0.7; WBC count: 2500/µL
D) Clear, fluid-to-serum LD ratio: 0.55; fluid-to-serum protein ratio: 0.55; WBC count: 1000/µL

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A cloudy appearance, high fluid-to-serum ratio of LD and protein, and a high WBC count are characteristic of an exudate. Choice C has all of these characteristics.

Which of the Following Sets of Results Most Closely Indicates