A 52-year-old man with known cirrhosis presents with dyspnea and bilateral pleural effusions. Pleural fluid analysis shows total protein 2.1 g/dL, LDH 180 IU/L, and serum albumin 2.8 g/dL. Which single feature best distinguishes transudative from exudative pleural effusion in this clinical context?

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