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*Opaque, milky
*Specific gravity > 1.017
*Total protein > 30g/L (variable)
*Nucleated cells 1.5 - 20 x 10e9/L
*Small [[Lymphocytes - WikiBlood|lymphocytes]], mature [[Neutrophils - WikiBlood|neutrophils]], variable [[Macrophages - WikiBlood|macrophages]])

*Chyle
**Triglycerides in fluid > in serum
**Cholesterol in fluid < in serum
**Formation of "cream top" (chylomicrons) if refrigerated
**Does not deparate on centrifugation
**Sudan III staining lipid droplets

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