Table 2.
Initial investigations, Case #2.
| Investigation | Results | Reference range | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full blood count | |||
| Haemoglobin (g/dL) | 16.1 | 14.0–18.0 | Normal |
| White blood cells (109/L) | 5.48 | 4.00–10.00 | Normal |
| Absolute neutrophil count (109/L) | 3.35 | 2.00–7.50 | Normal |
| Absolute lymphocyte count (109/L) | 1.46 | 1.00–3.00 | Normal |
| Platelets (109/L) | 227 | 140–440 | Normal |
| Electrolytes | |||
| Sodium (mmol/L) | 138 | 136–146 | Normal |
| Potassium (mmol/L) | 3.9 | 3.5–5.1 | Normal |
| Urea (mmol/L) | 3.3 | 2.0–6.9 | Normal |
| Creatinine (umol/L) | 67 | 59–104 | Normal |
| Liver function | |||
| Albumin (g/L) | 49 | 40–51 | Normal |
| Alanine transaminase (U/L) | 18 | 6–66 | Normal |
| Aspartate transaminase (U/L) | 20 | 12–42 | Normal |
| Alkaline phosphatase (U/L) | 46 | 39–99 | Normal |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (mmol/L) | 214 | 135–350 | Normal |
| Inflammatory markers | |||
| C-reactive protein (mg/L) | 16.3 | 0.2–9.1 | Elevated |
| Procalcitonin (ug/L) | 0.07 | ≤0.49 | Normal |