From: The role of routine laboratory tests after unilateral total knee arthroplasty
Laboratory Test (n = 713) | Abnormal Laboratory Test Result (n; %) | Postoperative Clinical Treatment Required (n; %) |
---|---|---|
Routine blood test | ||
Hemoglobin | 684 (95.8%) | 58 (8.1%) |
Platelets | 98 (13.7%) | 0 (0) |
Liver function test | ||
Alanine aminotransferase | 85 (11.9%) | 0 (0) |
Aspartate aminotransferase | 134 (18.8%) | 0 (0) |
Albumin | 688 (96.5%) | 71 (9.9%) |
Renal function test | ||
Creatinine | 323 (45.2%) | 0 (0) |
Blood urea nitrogen | 135 (18.9%) | 0 (0) |
Inflammation indicators test | ||
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate | 230 (32.2%) | 0 (0) |
C-reactive protein | 129 (2.7%) | 0 (0) |
Electrolytes | ||
Serum sodium | 73 (10.2%) | 0 (0) |
Serum potassium serum potassium | 200 (28.0%) | 24 (3.4%) |
Serum calcium | 295 (41.3%) | 0 (0) |