Table 3.
Comparison of serum laboratory values at index ED visit between COVID-19 positive and COVID-19 negative groups. Statistically significant values and bolded and labeled to be easily visualized.
| Lab variable Median (IQR) | Total (n=47) | COVID-19 positive (n=27) | COVID-19 negative (n = 20) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Counts | ||||
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 13.2 (12.1-14.2) | 13.25 (12.25-14.53) | 13.2 (11.5-13.9) | 0.416 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 40.8 (37.6-43.75) | 41.3 (38.38-44.18) | 39.2 (35.5-42.6) | 0.221 |
| WBC (K/mcL) | 5.5 (3.95-7.05) | 4.45 (3.48-6.15) | 6.9 (6.8-7.4) | 0.005* |
| Platelets (K/mcL) | 219 (186.5-270.5) | 217 (166.75-243.75) | 241 (203-315) | 0.143 |
| Serum Chemistries | ||||
| Sodium (mmol/L) | 138 (136-140) | 138 (136-140) | 138 (137-140) | 0.284 |
| Potassium (mmol/L) | 4 (3.6-4.3) | 4.05 (3.8-4.33) | 3.8 (3.6-4.3) | 0.345 |
| Chloride (mmol/L) | 102.5 (100.75-104.25) | 102 (100-105) | 103 (101-104) | 0.942 |
| Bicarbonate (mmol/L) | 26 (24-27) | 26 (24-27) | 27 (24-28) | 0.796 |
| BUN (mg/dL) | 9.5 (8-14.25) | 11 (8-15) | 9 (8-14) | 0.828 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0. 81 (0.69-0.98) | 0.91 (0.7-1.17) | 0.75 (0.69-0.86) | 0.378 |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 99.5 (93-120) | 99 (92-120) | 103 (94-134) | 0.344 |
| Calcium (mg/dL) | 9.4 (9.05-9.75) | 9.2 (8.98-9.7) | 9.6 (9.3-10.1) | 0.038* |
| Phosphate (mg/dL) | 3.1 (2.95-3.45) | 3.1 (3.1-3.1) | 3.1 (2.9-3.6) | 0.807 |
| Total Protein (g/dL) | 7.85 (7.43-8.45) | 7.7 (7.3-8.3) | 8.1 (7.6-8.55) | 0.443 |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 4.3 (4.1-4.5) | 4.3 (4-4.4) | 4.45 (4.23-4.65) | 0.180 |
| AST (U/L) | 40 (26.5-51.5) | 43 (29-53.75) | 31 (26-38.5) | 0.095 |
| ALT (U/L) | 25.5 (16.75-41.25) | 29 (18.5-53.5) | 22 (15.5-30) | 0.122 |
| Alkaline Phosphatase (U/L) | 70.5 (53-84.75) | 70 (48.5-85) | 71 (56-91.5) | 0.608 |
| Bilirubin (mg/dL) | 0.5 (0.4-0.65) | 0.5 (0.4-0.7) | 0.6 (0.4-0.75) | 0.958 |