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)