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*Low sensitivity | *Low sensitivity in diagnosing the causative organism in appendicular abscess as it shows positivity in few cases, but it also helps to distinguish abscesses from sterile abscess from infected and provide guidance for selection of [[antibiotics]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Laboratory findings
Blood Tests
CBC with differential:
- Leukocytosis (range between 10,500 to 35,00O/mm3)
- Anemia
- Abnormal platelet counts
- Abnormal liver function
Blood culture:
- Low sensitivity in diagnosing the causative organism in appendicular abscess as it shows positivity in few cases, but it also helps to distinguish abscesses from sterile abscess from infected and provide guidance for selection of antibiotics.