Table 2.
Comparison of platelet indices between the COVID-19 cases and non-COVID-19 controls
| Parameter | Cases | Controls | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n=198 (Mean ± SD) | n=199 (mean ± SD) | ||
| Age | 44.2 ± 16.3 | 43.2 ±12.8 | 0.480 |
| Platelet count | 249.8 ± 106.2 | 301.0 ± 84.6 | 0.000 |
| Plateletcrit | 0.26 ± 0.101 | 0.29 ± 0.083 | 0.001 |
| Mean platelet volume | 10.37 ± 1.40 | 9.60 ± 1.03 | 0.000 |
| Platelet distribution width | 15.83 ± 5.92 | 14.44 ± 2.83 | 0.003 |
| Platelet large cell count | 70.42 ± 29.33 | 75.06 ± 28.98 | 0.113 |
| Platelet large cell ratio | 28.97 ± 8.19 | 25.65 ± 7.41 | 0.000 |