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UNIT 2 Clinical Pathology EXAMINATION OF BODY CAVITY FLUIDS 1. Definition: Body cavity fluids are serous fluids collected from normally closed body cavities. The main types include: 2. Indications for Examination: 3. Collection of Fluid: Fluid Type Procedure Site Needle Insertion Pleural Fluid Thoracentesis Posterior chest wall (between ribs) Intercostal space Peritoneal Fluid Paracentesis Lower abdomen (usually left) Midline or lateral Pericardial Fluid Pericardiocentesis Below xiphoid process or intercostal Under