Table 2. Laboratory investigation results of the patient.
| laboratory investigations | Result | Reference range |
|---|---|---|
| Hematological and coagulation test | ||
| Serum ferritin | 42.04 µg/L (normal) | 14.45–87.75 µg/L |
| Prothrombin time | 14.2 sec (normal) | 12.6–15.7 sec |
| Activated partial thromboplastin time | 40.1 sec (normal) | 30.0–45.8 sec |
| Fibrinogen | 2.2 g/L (normal) | 2.2–4.4 g/L |
| Inflammatory and infection work-up | ||
| C-reactive protein | < 10 mg/L (normal) | < 10 mg/L |
| Uric acid | 239 µm/L (normal) | 120–320 µm/L |
| Stool for ova and cyst | Negative | - |
| Stool for occult blood | Negative | - |
| Blood for culture and sensitivity | Negative | - |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) | 769 U/L (increased) | < 480 U/L |
| Liver function tests | ||
| Albumin | 42 g/L (normal) | 38–42 g/L |
| Aspartate transaminase | 31 U/L (normal) | 5–35 U/L |
| Alanine transaminase | 13 U/L (normal) | 13–45 U/L |
| Renal function tests | ||
| Sodium | 135 mmol/L (normal) | 135–145 mmol/L |
| Potassium | 3.6 mmol/L (normal) | 3.5–5.0 mmol/L |
| Urea | 4.3 mmol/L (normal) | 1.7–8.3 mmol/L |
| Creatinine | 60 µmol/L (normal) | 62–106 µmol/L |