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    Category: Lab testing

    Are there any alterations in standard laboratory parameters which are typical for a SARS-CoV-2 virus (Covid-19) infection?

    Lymphocytopenia is often present (80%), while thrombocytopenia and leukopenia are common in about a third of the cases. Further laboratory abnormalities include elevated CRP-levels, CK,…

    Which lab values are elevated in SARS-CoV-2 virus (Covid-19) infection

    A lymphocytopenia is often present (80%), while thrombocytopenia and leukopenia are common in about a third of the cases. Further laboratory abnormalities include elevated CRP-levels,…

    Do patients with COVID-19 have elevated levels of C-reactive protein

    Yes. It seems that CRP levels correlate well with disease severity and progression. Young et al. showed that oxygen demand correlated with CRP levels at…

    Are there any laboratory findings which are typical for patients with COVID-19?

    In general, laboratory findings vary. However patterns have been reported: 80% have lymphopenia, frequently platelet count is low, however usually not < 100 G/L. D-Dimer…

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