TABLE 1.
Haematology parameters at the time of initial presentation
| Parameter | Value | Reference range |
|---|---|---|
| White blood cells (× 109/L) | 36.57 | 6.00–17.00 |
| Lymphocytes (× 109/L) | 4.68 | 1.00–4.80 |
| Monocytes (× 109/L) | 2.28 | 0.20–1.50 |
| Neutrophils (× 109/L) | 29.52 | 3.00–12.00 |
| Eosinophils (× 109/L) | 0.07 | 0.00–0.80 |
| Basophils (× 109/L) | 0.02 | 0.00–0.40 |
| Red blood cells (× 1012/L) | 6.82 | 5.50–8.50 |
| Haemoglobin (g/dL) | 15.10 | 12.00–18.00 |
| Haematocrit (%) | 53.34 | 37.00–55.00 |
| MCV (fL) | 78.00 | 60.00–77.00 |
| MCH (pg) | 22.10 | 19.50–24.50 |
| MCHC (g/dL) | 28.30 | 31.00–39.00 |
| Platelets (× 109/L) | 228.00 | 165.00–500.00 |
| MPV (fL) | 11.90 | 3.90–11.10 |
Abbreviations: MCH, mean corpuscular haemoglobin; MCHC, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration; MCV, mean corpuscular volume; MPV, mean platelet volume.