A simple blood and fluid test for cancer or tuberculosis in the chest
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a simple calculation using your blood and chest fluid test results can help tell if your chest fluid is caused by cancer or tuberculosis. It may help doctors diagnose the cause of fluid around the lungs more accurately.
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Who can take part
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Have fluid around the lungs that is suspected to be from cancer or tuberculosis
- Your doctor has collected a sample of the fluid for testing
- Complete test results from the fluid and blood are available
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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