Table 1.
Initial admission laboratory values
| Laboratory test | Value | Normal range |
|---|---|---|
| Blood urea nitrogen (mg/dL) | 53 | 7–22 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 5.10 | 0.6–1.2 |
| Sodium (mEq/L) | 134 | 136–145 |
| Potassium (mEq/L) | 4.9 | 3.5–5.3 |
| Chloride (mEq/L) | 99 | 97–111 |
| Bicarbonate (mEq/L) | 17 | 22–30 |
| Calcium (mg/dL) | 5.9 | 8.6–10.5 |
| Ionized calcium (mg/dL) | 2.97 | 4.7–5.2 |
| Phosphorous (mEq/L) | 18 | 4–16 |
| Lactic acid (mmol/L) | 2.1 | 0.3–1.5 |
| Creatine kinase (U/L) | >426,700 | male 25–90 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase (U/L) | 2888 | 8–20 |
| Alanine aminotransferase (U/L) | 452 | 8–20 |
| Urinalysis (red blood cells per high-powered field) | 3-9 | 0–5 |
| Anion gap (mEq/L) | 18 | 6–12 |