Table 1. Cairo-Bishop definition of laboratory TLS for adults [adapted from reference (2)].
Variable | Value | Change from baseline value |
---|---|---|
Uric acid | ≥8 mg/dL (476 micromol/L) | 25% increase |
Potassium | ≥6.0 mEq/L (or 6 mmol/l) | 25% increase |
Phosphorus | ≥4.5 mg/dL (1.45 mmol/L) for adults and ≥2.1 mmol/L (6.5 mg/dL) for children | 25% increase |
Calcium | ≤7 mg/dL (1.75 mmol/L) | 25% decrease |
TLS, tumor lysis syndrome.