Table II.
Laboratory findings in patients with AAV.
| Laboratory findings, n (%) | GPA, n = 41 | MPA, n = 23 |
|---|---|---|
| CRP (> 10 mg/l) | 23(56) | 13 (56.5) |
| ESR (> 30mm/h) | 31 (75.6) | 17 (73.9) |
| PCT (> 0,5 ng/ml) | 17 (41.46) | 8 (34.78) |
| Serum creatinine (> 1.3 mg/dl) | 24 (58.5) | 17 (73.9) |
| Serum urea (> 40 mg/dL) | 23 (56.1) | 18 (78.3) |
| Urinalysis – abnormalities: | 29 (70.7) | 20(87) |
| Proteinuria | 21 (51.2) | 16 (69.6) |
| Microscopic haematuria | 24 (58.5) | 19 (82.6) |
| Gross haematuria | 24 (58.5) | 15 (65.2) |
| Leukocyturia | 17 (41.5) | 13 (56.5) |
| CBC – abnormalities: | 37 (90.2) | 22 (95.7) |
| Leukocytosis | 24 (58.5) | 13 (56.5) |
| Neutrophilia | 31 (75.6) | 19 (82.6) |
| Lymphopenia | 24 (58.5) | 16 (69.6) |
| Anaemia | 24 (58.5) | 16 (69.6) |
| Thrombocytosis | 8 (19.5) | 1 (4.3) |
CRP: C-reactive protein; ESR: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CBC: Complete blood count; PCT: Procalcitonin.