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The sensitivity of tests among 73 patients were<ref name="pmid17071206">.</ref>: | The sensitivity of tests among 73 patients were<ref name="pmid17071206">.</ref>: | ||
* | * [[Elevated white blood cell count]] more than 15,000/mm3 in 20 patients (27%) | ||
* The serum bicarbonate level was less than 24 mmol/L in 26 patients (36%) | * The serum bicarbonate level was less than 24 mmol/L in 26 patients (36%) | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
There are no specific blood tests for ischemic colitis, but an elevated white blood cell count may be present.
Laboratory tests
The sensitivity of tests among 73 patients were[1]:
- Elevated white blood cell count more than 15,000/mm3 in 20 patients (27%)
- The serum bicarbonate level was less than 24 mmol/L in 26 patients (36%)
References
- ↑ .