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Why do they test the fluid from a thoracentesis for amylase?
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Pancreas: To try and determine where is has or is coming from. Amylase may be a sign that that there is a problem with the pancreas nad although rare may be foind in thoracentesis fluid.
Answered 9/23/2016
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