Table 1 Descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistics of test results
Mean | SD | Range | Normal, % (n) | Abnormal, % (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tests with numerical results: mean, SD, and frequency of result within reference valuea(n = 201 cases) | |||||
ESR (mm/h) | 34.7 | 27.3 | 0.0–120.0 | 60% (120) | 40% (81) |
CRP (mg/L) | 26.5 | 46.9 | 4.0–290.0 | 67% (135) | 33% (66) |
Haemoglobin (mmol/L) | 7.3 | 0.8 | 4.2–8.4 | 0% (0) | 100% (201) |
Reticulocytes (% of RBCs) | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3–4.8 | 98% (197) | 2% (4) |
Creatinine (μmol/L) | 91.5 | 49.4 | 42.0–449.0 | 67% (135) | Low: 3% [6]; |
High: 30% (60) | |||||
eGFR (mL/min/1,73m2) | 71.0 | 25.8 | 8.0–184.0 | 62% (124) | 38% (77) |
LDH (E/L) | 399.5 | 652.7 | 126.0–9385.0 | 84% (169) | 16% (32) |
Serum iron (μmol/L) | 10.1 | 5.3 | 1.9–25.4 | 36% (73) | 64% (128) |
Folic acid (nmol/L) | 21.6 | 20.1 | 3.0–227.0 | 98% (197) | 2% (4) |
Vitamin B12 (pmol/L) | 335.1 | 182.6 | 102.0–1408.0 | 97% (195) | 3% (6) |
Tests with categorical results: frequency of result within reference valuea(n = 201 cases) | |||||
Ferritin (μg/L) | 196.6 | 316.5 | 2.0–3322.0 | Low normal: 35% (70) High normal: 24% (49) | Low: 13% (25) |
High: 29% (57) | |||||
Leukocytes (× 109/L) | 7.7 | 3.1 | 2.0–25.3 | 78% (157) | Low: 6% (13) |
High 15% (31) | |||||
Thrombocytes (× 109/L) | 295.5 | 107.9 | 117.0–782.0 | 82% (165) | Low: 2% (5) |
High: 15% (31) | |||||
MCV (fL) | 90.0 | 8.3 | 60.0–130.0 | 84% (168) | Low: 9% (18) |
High: 8% (15) | |||||
Transferrin (g/L) | 2.5 | 0.6 | 1.0–4.1 | 76% (152) | Low: 18% (36) |
High: 6% (13) | |||||