Table 1.
Laboratory results of a patient with Vitamin B12 deficiency neuropathy in a resource-limited setting of Cameroon
| Laboratory test done | Results before treatment | Results after 1 month of treatment | Reference ranges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hematological test | |||
| RBC count | 3 million cells/µl | 4.1 million/µl | 4–5.4 million/µl |
| Reticulocyte count (%) | 0.3% | 0.95% | 0.5–1.5% |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 10.5 g/dl | 12 g/dl | 11–15 g/dl |
| MCV (fl) | 110 fl | 97 fl | 80–95 fl |
| MCH (pg) | 28 pg | 30 pg | 25–37 pg |
| Peripheral blood smear | Ovalomacrocytosis and hyper-segmented neutrophils (15%) | Ovalomacrocytosis and few hyper-segmented neutrophils (5%) | |
| WBC count | 8500 cells/µl | 4000–10,000 cells/µl | |
| Platelet count | 250000 cells/µl | 150,000–450,000 cells/µl | |
| Serological test | |||
| TPHA | Negative | ||
| HIV | Negative | ||
| Stool examination | No ova or larva of parasites | ||
| Urinalysis | Trace proteins | ||
| Fasting blood sugar | 89 g/dl | 70–110 g/dl | |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) | 10 mm/hr | ||