Table 1 Clinical laboratory data on the patient with necrotizing fasciitis involving the spine
Variables | Initial evaluation | Re-visit evaluation | Reference range |
|---|---|---|---|
Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 12.3 | 12.8 | 13–17 |
White-cell count (/µL) | 19,710 | 5,450 | 4000–10,000 |
Platelet (/µL) | 213,000 | 46,000 | 150,000–400,000 |
PT INR | 1.19 | 1.37 | 0.9–1.2 |
aPTT (sec) | 41.0 | 35.5 | 28.0–45.0 |
BUN (mg/dL) | 16.1 | 38.5 | 7–25 |
Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.77 | 0.91 | 0.5–1.2 |
Albumin (g/dL) | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3.5–5.3 |
AST/ALT (IU) | 54/86 | 47/49 | 0 ~ 40 |
Sodium (mEq/L) | 131 | 130 | 135–145 |
Potassium (mEq/L) | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.5–5.5 |
Chloride (mEq/L) | 99 | 100 | 98–110 |
CRP (mg/dL) | 30.7 | 25.0 | < 0.3 |
Glucose (mg/dL) | 329 | 269 | 70–110 |
HbA1c (%) | 13.5 | - | 4.3–6.3 |
Glycated albumin (%) | 53.4 | - | 11–16 |
Lactic acid in ABGA (mmol/L) | - | 6.9 | 0.7–2.1 |