Table 3.
Laboratory abnormalities in comparison with Hawaii data [17].
| Sample measured | Range | New Zealand percentage abnormal (%) | Hawaii percentage abnormal (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCC | — | 25 | 39 |
| Platelet count | 77–144 | 37 | 58 |
| CRP | 80–306 | 100 | — |
| Creatinine | 117–912 | 63 | 54 |
| Urea | 8–33 | 56 | 49 |
| Bilirubin | 23–76 | 40 | 70 |
| ALT | 42–505 | 67 | 73 |
| APTT | 24–40 | 33 | — |
| pH | 7.23–7.33 | 37 | — |
| CK | 291–430 | 36 | — |
| Haematuria | — | 74 | 72 |
| Proteinuria | — | 88 | 54 |
WCC = white cell count, CRP = C-reactive protein, ALT = alanine aminotransferase, APTT = activated partial thromboplastin time, CK = creatinine kinase.