Which of the following conditions must be met for a pleural effusion to be deemed a transudate?

A) Absolute protein concentration must be elevated (typically >3 g/dL).
B) It must be collected in a glass container with sodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.
C) Any of Light's criteria is met.
D) None of Light's criteria is met.


D

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