Mediastinitis laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]

Overview

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of mediastinitis include positive confirmation of organisms found upon culture of the mediastinum, including Staphylococcus aureus and Histoplasma capsulatum.

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of mediastinitis include:

• Positive confirmation of organisms found upon culture of the mediastinum including:
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis
  • Histoplasma capsulatum

• Elevated:
  • Leukocytes
  • C-reactive protein
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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