Table 4.
Biochemical and hematological test results of 96 clinically suspected cases of leptospirosis from Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, 2011
| Confirmed (N = 48) | Probable (N = 20) | Possible (N = 28) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| median (IQR) | median (IQR) | median (IQR) | |
| Maximum WBC | 8,800 (7,450–12,250) | 13,200 (10,750–14,000) | 7,000 (6,000–12,050) |
| Minimum WBC | 6,200 (4,450–8,200) | 6,950 (5,150–8,000) | 5,100 (3,500–8,000) |
| Maximum % neutrophils | 83.15 (77–87) | 89 (82–90.45) | 80.9 (72–86) |
| Minimum % neutrophils | 70.5 (58–79) | 65.8 (57.9–74) | 70 (50.3–72) |
| Platelet count | 83,500 (30,000–154,000) | 106,500 (41,500–170,000) | 100,000 (70,000–190,000) |
| Serum creatinine (mg/dL) maximum | 1.15 (0.9–1.75) | 1.6 (1–2.3) | 1 (1–1.2) |
| Blood urea (mg/dL) maximum | 44 (35–78) | 38 (23–93) | 40 (30–47) |
| Serum bilirubin (mg/dL) maximum | 2.2 (2.1–2.6) | 2.6 (2.4–3.2) | 2.4 (0.9–5.8) |
| Maximum AST | 59.5 (41–79) | 68 (45–99) | 68 (42–99) |
| Maximum ALT | 40 (26–64) | 42 (32–80) | 43 (32–63) |
| Serum potassium | 3.75 (3.3–4.1) | 4 (3.4–4.8) | 4.2 (3.2–4.2) |
| Serum sodium maximum | 138 (133.5–141) | 140 (134–145) | 139 (135–144) |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate maximum | 55 (20–62) | 43 (19–50) | 12 (10–55) |
ALT = alanine transaminase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; IQR = inter quartile range; WBC = white blood cell count.