Sunday, 10 May 2020

COVID LABS AND SCANS

What to order
  • Complete blood count. Look for leukocytosis with lymphopenia.
  • D-dimer. Look for an elevated level.
  • Procalcitonin. It should be normal unless there is a secondary pneumonia.
  • LDH, C-reactive protein, and ferritin. Look for elevated levels.
  • INR and liver enzymes. Increased?
  • Chest x-ray. Look for ground glass appearance.

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