Table 2.
Laboratory Values of Ulcerative Colitis Patients According to Disease Activity
| Variable | Active (n = 31) | Remission (n = 31) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC (per mm3) | 8,105 ± 2,869 | 7,697 ± 1,968 | 0.42 |
| Sedimentation (mm/h) | 17 (9.00–28.50) | 11 (4.75–21.25) | 0.61 |
| CRP (mg/l) | 5.04 (3.34–10.40) | 3.45 (3.30–7.96) | 0.65 |
| Visfatin (ng/ml) | 7.71 ± 2.43 | 6.18 ± 2.04 | 0.01 |
| Severity index (TWAI) | 11 (9.00–12.00) | 2 (1.00–3.00) | < 0.001 |
Values are expressed as n (%), means ± SD or medians (25th to 75th percentiles). WBC, white‐cell count; CRP, C‐reactive protein; TWAI, Trulove–Witt Activity Index.