Table 2 Laboratory work-up performed at 3-month outpatient rheumatology follow-up
From: SLE strikes the heart! A rare presentation of SLE myocarditis presenting as cardiogenic shock
Laboratory test index | Results | Reference ranges |
|---|---|---|
Total WBC count | 7.9 × 103 mcL | 4.0–10.5 × 103 mcL |
Neutrophils | 55% | 40.0–80.0% |
Lymphocytes | 29% | 15.0–45.0% |
Absolute lymphocyte count | 2.29 × 103 mcL | 1.0–4.5 × 103 mcL |
Hb | 15.1 g/dL | 13.8–17.0 g/dL |
Platelets | 239 × 103 mcL | 150–450 × 103 mcL |
C3 | 104 mg/dL | 90–180 mg/dL |
C4 | 21 mg/dL | 10–40 mg/dL |
DNA double stranded Ab | 69 IU/mL | 0–9 IU/mL |
Urine protein/creatinine ratio | 120 mg/24 h | < 0.2 mg/24 h |