Table 1: This table outlines the initial laboratory testing that was done when the patient first presented to the ER after having symptoms (generalized back pain, and intermittent fevers) for 2 week and a newly presented left groin lump.
Laboratory testing/Radiologic work-up |
Results |
Complete Blood Count |
White blood cell count:10.69 /nL Segmented Neutrophils: 48 % Lymphocytes: 38.4 % Monocytes: 9.8 % Eosinophils: 2.8 % Hemoglobin: 12.3 g/dL Hematocrit: 36.5 % |
Complete Metabolic Panel |
Sodium: 139 mEq/L Potassium: 4.5 mEq/L Chloride: 101 mEq/L Bicarbonate: 26.5 mEq/L Blood Urea Nitrogen: 9 mg/dL Creatinine: 0.5 mg/dL Calcium: 9.1 mg/dL Glucose: 92 mg/dL Albumin: 4.1 g/dL Total Protein: 6.8 g/dL Total bilirubin: 0.3 mg/dL Alanine Transaminase: 63 U/L Aspartate Aminotransferase: 33 U/L Alkaline Phosphatase: 180 U/L |
Spinal X-ray |
Normal studies |
Ultrasound of the left groin |
Enlarged lymph node without a fluid collection |