Table 1.
Laboratory tests at the time of diagnosis, pre and post-splenectomy
| Laboratory parameters | Diagnosis | Pre-splenectomy | Post-splenectomy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haemoglobin (g/dl) | 8.1 | 10.6 | 9.5 |
| TLC (cells/mm3) | 4400 | 16 090 | 14 340 |
| MCV (fl) | 83.80 | 76.1 | 84.3 |
| MCH (pg) | 20.60 | 23.2 | 28.7 |
| MCHC (g/dl) | 29.30 | 30.5 | 34.2 |
| Platelet (cells/mm3) | 132 000 | 107 000 | 153 000 |
| Total bilirubin (mg/dl) | 5.84 | 6.01 | 0.8 |
| Conjugated bilirubin (mg/dl) | 0.70 | 0.85 | 0.1 |
| Unconjugated bilirubin (mg/dl) | 5.14 | 5.16 | 0.7 |
MCH, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin; MCHC, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration; MCV, Mean Corpuscular Volume; TLC, Total Leukocyte Count.