TABLE 1.
Summary of work up completed on admission
| Test | Result | Normal range |
|---|---|---|
| Total leucocytic count (K/μl) | 8.1 | 5–14.5 |
| Hemoglobin (K/μl) | 11.1* | 11.5–15.5 |
| Hematocrit | 34.9%* | 35–45% |
| Platelet count (K/μl) | 160 | 150–400 |
| Neutrophil count (K/μl) | 6.81 (89%) | 1.5–8.0 |
| Lymphocytic count (K/μl) | 0.89 (11%)* | 1.5–7.0 |
| Serum albumin | 2.5 mg/dl* | 3.5–5.2 g/dl |
| Aspartate aminotransferase (U/L) | 38 | 15–50 |
| Alanine transaminase (U/L) | 44* | 10–25 |
| CRP (mg/L) | >88* | <4.0 |
| Procalcitonin (ng/ml) | 3.84* | <0.5 |
| Ferritin (μg/L) | 705* | 20–310 |
| Fibrinogen (mg/dl) | 532.2* | 150–400 |
| D-dimers (mg/L) | 7.04* | 0.17–0.59 |
| Heart-specific troponin I (pg/ml) | 740.16* | <45.00 |
| Beta naturetic peptide (pg/ml) | 934.11* | <2.00–80.00 |
| Urine protein | 100 mg/dl (trace) | Negative to trace |
| Infectious work up | ||
| Blood culture | No growth | |
| Urine culture | No growth | |
| Stool culture | No growth | |
| Cryptosporidium stool antigen | Negative | |
| Giardia stool antigen | Negative | |
| Clostridia difficile stool PCR | Negative | |
| Epstein Barr virus blood PCR | Negative | |
| Respiratory panel PCR nasopharynx† | Negative | |
| COVID-19 PCR nasopharynx | Negative | |
| COVID-19 Immunoglobulin G | Positive* | |
*Abnormal value.
†Panel including polymerase chain reaction testing for the following organisms: adenovirus, Coronavirus Hong Kong University 1, coronavirus Netherland 63, human metapneumovirus, Flu virus A, B, H1N1, AH1 and AH3, parainfluenza virus 1, 2, 3, and 4, respiratory synthetical virus, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC34, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydophila pneumonia, and Mycoplasma pneumonia.
CRP = C-reactive protein; PCR = polymerase chain reaction.