Altitude sickness laboratory findings

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

Overview

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of altitude sickness include increased the level of Hb, Hct and BUN and decreased level of bicarbonate, creatinine and PCO2.

Laboratory Findings

• Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of altitude sickness include:
  • Increased Hb
  • Increased Hct
  • Increased BUN
  • Decreased bicarbonate
  • Decreased creatinine
  • Decreased PCO2