Diagnostic Value of Hematological Parameters in COVID-19 Patients

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  • Syeda Bint-e-Zahra, Jawad Zaffar Choudry, Hamid Iqbal, Zill-E-Rubab, Mehreen Aftab Khan, Syed Tasadak Mehdi

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs20221611273

Abstract

Background: Covid-19 was fulminant and had a rapid spread in China and many other areas around the globe. This is a life threatening problem at present as it causes the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus (SARS-CoV).

Aim: To explore the diagnostic value of hematological parameters in COVID-19 patients.

Study Design: Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.

Methodology: Patients (n=200) having COVID-19 were enrolled. All patients had CBC and inflammatory markers. Various hematological markers were used as prognostic markers. SPSS software, v 23 analyzed data. Independent t-test and Chi square were applied and p value of <0.05 was taken significant.

Results: Mean age for patients having COVID was 47± 15.48 years. Mean values of hematological parameters and platelet count were significantly low among COVID patients when compared with non-COVID patients thus having significant difference.

Practical Implication: This study highlighted simple, cost-effective hematological parameters that can be useful diagnostic tools for COVI-19. This study indicated that routine tests can guide towards disease like COVID-19.

Conclusion: We concluded that hematological parameters (TLC, ANC, AMC, NLR and platelet count) play a vital role as diagnostic tool for COVID-19 patients.

Keywords: Covid-19, d-Dimers, NLR, NLM and Hematological Parameters.

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Syeda Bint-e-Zahra, Jawad Zaffar Choudry, Hamid Iqbal, Zill-E-Rubab, Mehreen Aftab Khan, Syed Tasadak Mehdi. (2022). Diagnostic Value of Hematological Parameters in COVID-19 Patients. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(11), 273. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs20221611273

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Vol. 16 No. 11 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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