Table 3.
Laboratory features of DENV positive and negative patients at Base Hospital, Mawanella, Sri Lanka (n=200).
| Laboratory parameters | Number (%) in DENV positive patients (n=39) | Number (%) in DENV negative patients (n=161) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC <4,000 mm−3 | 31 (79.48%) | 118 (73.29%) | P=0.076 |
| Platelet count <100,000 μl−1 | 25 (64.1%) | 27 (16.77%) | *P=0.000 |
| Packed cell volume PCV>50 mlh−1 | 0 (00%) | 0 (00%) | 0 |
| Hb>13 mgdl−1 | 17 (43.58%) | 101 (62.73%) | P=0.073 |
Statistical significance at P value <0.01.