Laboratory investigations performed on initial presentation
| Laboratory | Mean value (range; SD) | Normal/negative | Elevated/positive | Not reported | Decreased |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCC (×109/L) | 11.5 (3.6–32; ±4.76) | 64 (56.6%) | 48 (42.5%) | 13 | 1 (0.9%) |
| CRP (mg/L) | 156.4 (0.03–524; ±130) | 3 (10%) | 27 (90%) | 96 | N/A |
| ESR (mm/h) | 86.6 (1–153; ±40.5) | 10 (16.7%) | 50 (83.3%) | 66 | N/A |
| CK (IU/L) | 709.7 (10–11 000; ±1950) | 67 (68.45) | 31 (31.6%) | 28 | N/A |
CK, creatine kinase; CRP, C reactive protein; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; N/A, not applicable; WCC, white cell count.