Table 4. Comparison of laboratory data among SCD patients with high and low healthcare utilization.
| Lab Component | High Utilizer Group (Average) | Low Utilizer Group (Average) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hb (g/dL) | 9.3 | 9.57 | 0.66 |
| Hct (%) | 27.67 | 28.12 | 0.8 |
| WBC (thous/mm3) | 13.16 | 8.62 | <0.01 |
| ANC (thous/mm3) | 7.87 | 3.9 | <0.01 |
| MCV (fL) | 91.38 | 107.71 | 0.03 |
| MCH (pg) | 30.96 | 36.7 | 0.02 |
| MCHC (g/dL) | 33.8 | 34.07 | 0.42 |
| Retic (%) | 8.1 | 7.32 | 0.63 |
| Platelets (thous/mm3) | 364.48 | 322.11 | 0.23 |
| Total Bilirubin (mg/dL) | 4.23 | 2.27 | 0.02 |
| Fetal Hb (%) | 11.18 | 17.53 | 0.14 |