Tracheitis laboratory findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rija Gul, M.D.[2], Dushka Riaz, MD
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of tracheitis include leukocytosis, increased ESR and C- reactive protein. [1]
Laboratory Findings
Tests that may be done to diagnose this condition include [2]:
- Complete Blood Picture - leukocytosis or leukopenia
- C-Reactive Protein - it is an acute phase reactant that may be increased
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - it is an acute phase reactant that may be increased
- Arterial Blood Gas - Hypoxemia
- Nasopharyngeal culture
- Tracheal culture
- Blood culture
- Flexible/ Direct laryngoscopy
- Bronchoscopy