Table 4. Laboratory data of patients with acute appendicitis.
| Characteristic | Delayed group (n=105) | Nondelayed group (n=607) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC (mm3) | 13,780±609 | 14,149±199 | 0.566 |
| PMNL (%) | 73.9±1.6 | 76.4±0.5 | 0.150 |
| CRP (mg/dL) | 6.61±0.73 | 5.93±1.84 | 0.874 |
| Bilirubin (mg/dL) | 0.89±0.05 | 0.88±0.03 | 0.853 |
| AST (U/L) | 22.8±0.8 | 22.2±0.4 | 0.547 |
| ALT (U/L) | 14.1±0.7 | 15.5±0.4 | 0.184 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
WBC, white blood cell; PMNL, polymorphonuclear leukocyte; CRP, C-reactive protein; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; ALT, alanine aminotransferase.