| Parameters | Values (normal) |
| Total Protein | 59 g/l (pleural:serum Total protein >0.5) |
| Lactate Dehyrogenase | 1220 U/L (pleural:serum LDH ratio >0.6) |
| Glucose | 4.5 mmol/L |
| Amylase | 37 U/L |
| Urea | 3 mmol/L |
| Creatinine | 73 umol/L |
| Albumin | 34 g/L |
| Culture | No growth |