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==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
The sensitivity of tests among 73 patients were<ref>Huguier M, Barrier A, Boelle PY, Houry S, Lacaine F (2006). "Ischemic colitis". Am. J. Surg. 192 (5): 679–84. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.09.018</ref> | The sensitivity of tests among 73 patients were:<ref>Huguier M, Barrier A, Boelle PY, Houry S, Lacaine F (2006). "Ischemic colitis". Am. J. Surg. 192 (5): 679–84. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.09.018</ref> | ||
* [[Elevated white blood cell count]] more than 15,000/ | * [[Elevated white blood cell count]] more than 15,000/mm<sup>3</sup> 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%). | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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 Findings
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
- ↑ Huguier M, Barrier A, Boelle PY, Houry S, Lacaine F (2006). "Ischemic colitis". Am. J. Surg. 192 (5): 679–84. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.09.018