Table 1.
Laboratory investigations
| Laboratory parameters | Value | Reference range |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 10.5 | 12–16 g/dL |
| Total leukocyte count (cells/μL) | 11,230 | 4000–11,000/μL |
| Platelets (cells/μL) | 256,000 | 150,000–450,000/μL |
| Blood urea (mg/dL) | 55.6 | 8–20 mg/dL |
| Serum creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.16 | 0.50–1.10 mg/dL |
| Serum sodium (mEq/L) | 128 | 136–145 mEq/L |
| Serum potassium (mEq/L) | 4.9 | 3.5–5 mEq/L |
| Total protein (g/dL) | 6.5 | 5.5–9 g/dL |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 3.0 | 3.5–5.5 g/dL |
| Globulin (g/dL) | 3.5 | 2.5–4.0 g/dL |
| C-reactive protein | 0.4 | ≤0.5 mg/dL |
| HbA1c | 13.9 | <5.7% |
| Serum procalcitonin | 0.78 | ≤0.10 ng/mL |
| Serum galactomannan | 0.58 | <0.25 |
| BAL fluid galactomannan | 2.08 | <0.05 |
| BAL fluid mucormycosis RT-PCR | Target not detected |
BAL: Bronchoalveolar lavage, RT-PCR: Real-time polymerase chain reaction, HbA1c: Glycated hemoglobin