Table 2. Laboratory Values on Admission of Cases and Controls.
| Laboratory Values; median (IQ range) | Cases (n=22) | Controls (n=44) | pa |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC count, 103/μL | 12.7 (8.1-14.5) | 13.2 (10.4-18.7) | 0.1 |
| PMN, % | 52.5 (41-67) | 59.5 (45.5-72) | 0.36 |
| Bands, % | 10 (3-12) | 6 (1-16.5) | 0.29 |
| Lymphocytes, % | 20.5 (15-32) | 21 (12-30.5) | 0.6 |
| Platelet count, 103/μ | 299 (233-362) | 331 (278.25-396.75) | 0.09 |
| ESR, mm/hr | 54.5 (32-68) | 71 (58.25-91) | 0.05 |
| CRP, mg/dL | 7.9 (5.5-14.2) | 11.05 (6.8-17.7) | 0.32 |
| Albumin, g/dL | 2.75 (2.25-3.65) | 2.9 (2.8-3.2) | 0.71 |
| ALT, U/L | 36 (27-78.5) | 66 (33-127.5) | 0.03 |
| AST, U/L | 31.5 (25-66) | 46 (26.75-80.25) | 0.31 |
| GGT, U/L | 54 (15.5-112) | 77 (20.5-210.5) | 0.22 |
| Pyuria (>10 WBC's per hpf), % | 15 (14.5-22.5) | 25 (21.5-48.25) | 0.38 |
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