Table 2: Laboratory findings of 134 cases of snakebites.
Tests and Laboratory findings |
n (%) |
Leukocytosis, WBC > 10 × 109/L |
64 (48.5) |
Thrombocytopenia, platelets < 100 × 109/L |
24 (18.2) |
Prolonged PT, > 3 sec. above control |
48 (36.4) |
Prolonged APTT, > 10 sec. above control |
30 (22.7) |
Low fibrinogen, < 2.0 g/L |
18 (13.6) |
High FDP, > 40 mg/L |
18 (13.6) |
Elevated SGOT (AST), > 30 U/L |
24 (18.2) |
Elevated SGPT (ALT), > 30 U/L |
8 (6.0) |
Elevated CPK, >200 U/L |
22 (16.7) |
Elevated LDH, > 450 U/L |
14 (10.6) |
Elevated bilirubin, > 20 µmol/L |
10 (7.6) |
Mild albuminuria (Dipstick) |
52 (39.4) |
Hematuria, > 10 RBC/HPF |
26 (19.7) |
Granular cast in urine |
24 (18.2) |