Table 1.
Laboratorial data
| Variable | Reference range | On presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Haemoglobin (g/dl) | 12–16 | 12.5 |
| Haematocrit (%) | 36–46 | 39.5 |
| White blood count (mm³) | 6300 | 8300 |
| Platelets (mm³) | 388000 | 393000 |
| Creatinine (mg/dl) | 0.5–1.3 | 1.1 |
| Urea (mg/dl) | 15–50 | 35 |
| Potassium (mEq/l) | 3.5–5.1 | 4 |
| CRP (mg/dl) | < 0.3 | 14.99 |
| Urinalysis | ||
| pH | 6.0 | |
| Density | 1005–1035 | 1024 |
| Protein (g/dl) | Neg | 0.01 |
| Leucocytes (ml) | 10000 | 1000000 |
| Red cells (ml) | 8000 | 32000 |
| Crystals | Neg | Neg |
| Casts | Neg | Neg |
| Urine culture | Neg | Neg |
| Acid fast bacilli | Neg | + |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture | Neg | + |
| HIV | Neg | Neg |
CRP, C reactive protein; Neg, negative.