Table 1.
Brown recluse spider bite confirmed by ELISA testing. Laboratory tests on 1st and 4th day of illness.
| Laboratory Test | 1st day of illness | 4th day of illness |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | 16.2 gm/dL | 13.8 gm/dL |
| Hematocrit | 45 % | 37.6% |
| Platelets | 271,000/mm3 | 166,000/mm3 |
| White blood cell count | 13,900/μL | 5,500/μL |
| Alanine transaminase (ALT/SGPT) | 19 (5–50) U/L | 50 (5–50) U/L |
| Aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) | 24 (12–50) U/L | 62 (12–50) U/L |
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 73 (50–130) U/L | 65 (50–130) U/L |
| Total bilirubin | 1.7 (0–1.2 mg/dL) | 6.9 (2.1 direct (0–0.4 mg/dL) |
| Urine RBCs | Not reported | 3–10/HPF |
| Urine uroblilinogen | Not reported | 4+ |