Table 1.

Summary of investigation results within the first 48 hours of life

Parameter		Value	Reference limits
Haematological parameters	Haemoglobin	76 g/L	140–240
	White blood cells	27.28×109/L	3.1–21.6
	Neutrophils	68%	15–78
	Lymphocytes	27%	15–75
	Platelets	220×109/L	152–472
Liver parameters	Aspartate transaminase	68 U/L	<35
	Alanine transaminase	18 U/L	<35
	Total bilirubin	221 μmol/L	<205
	Albumin	21 g/L	28–42
	Globulin	11 g/L	18–28
Electrolytes and renal parameters	Creatinine	131 μmol/L	27–88
	Sodium	138 mmol/L	130–145
	Potassium	5.2 mmol/L	3–6
Acid–base balance and metabolic parameters	pH	7.328	7.35–7.45
	pCO2	47.2 mm Hg	35–45
	Bicarbonate	24.9 mmol/L	22–26
	Base excess	−2.4 mmol/L	(−2)–(+2)
	Lactate	2.50 mmol/L	0.5–2.22
	Capillary blood glucose	11.6 mmol/L	7.8-11.1
Markers of infection	C-reactive protein	7.48 mg/dL	<5
	Peripheral blood smear	Toxic changes in neutrophils
	Blood culture	No growth