Table 2.
Differences between 128-slice CT and laboratory indicators in the chest.
| Variable | Elderly (n = 18) | Young and middle-aged (n = 38) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT results | |||
| Multiple lobe Lesion | 16(88.89%) | 24(63.16%) | <0.001 |
| Single lobe Lesion | 2(11.11%) | 14(36.84%) | 0.284 |
| Laboratory indicators at admission | |||
| White blood cell count (× 109 / L) | 5.38(4.33–6.13) | 4.48(3.74–5.88) | 0.365 |
| Total white blood cells increased, n (%) | 2(11.11%) | 2(5.26%) | 0.284 |
| Total white blood cells decreased, n (%) | 3(16.67%) | 8(21.05%) | 0.175 |
| Neutrophil proportion,% | 68.3(63.01–78.13) | 61.80(56.25–66.45) | 0.683 |
| Increased neutrophil proportion, n (%) | 7(38.89%) | 6(15.79%) | 0.333 |
| Lymphocyte ratio,% | 19.15(10.58–26.93) | 28.95 (24.45–33.58) | <0.001 |
| Lymphocyte ratio decreased, n (%) | 9(50.00%) | 8(21.05%) | 0.174 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/L) | 22.74(13.33–34.82) | 6.49(1.26–17.6) | <0.001 |
| Procalcitonin (ng/mL) | 0.04(0.02–0.09) | 0.04(0.02–0.06) | 0.921 |
| Blood albumin (mg/L) | 33(29–38) | 39(36–42) | 0.087 |
| Hemoglobin (g/L) | 107.35(92.13–120.35) | 125.21(114.23–140.15) | 0.568 |
| Platelets (× 109/ L) | 207(159–287) | 215(180–287) | 0.109 |
| Serum creatinine(μmol /L) | 106.44(79.83–150.79) | 88.71(79.83–106.44) | 0.476 |