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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Michael Maddaleni, B.S.; Guillermo Rodriguez Nava, M.D. [2]
Overview
There are no specific laboratory findings of Ebola virus disease. Some nonspecific findings include alterations in the white blood cells count, blood chemistry tests and liver function tests.
Laboratory Findings
There are no specific laboratory findings of Ebola virus disease, the following table shows some nonspecific usually found:[1]
| Test | Findings |
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| White blood cells count | Leucopenia Lymphopenia Neutrophilia |
| Blood smear | Left shift Atypical lymphocytes |
| Liver function tests | Raised aspartate aminotransferase Raised alanine aminotransferase Extended prothrombin time Extended partial thromboplastin time |
| Proteins | Hyperproteinemia |
| Urinalysis | Proteinuria |
Ebola virus can affect the levels of white blood cells and platelets, disrupting clotting.
References
- ↑ Feldmann H, Geisbert TW (2011). "Ebola haemorrhagic fever". Lancet. 377 (9768): 849–62. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60667-8. PMC 3406178. PMID 21084112.