The laboratory findings and different COVID-19 severities: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Abnormal laboratory findings are common in patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effect of the level of some laboratory factors (C-reactive protein (CRP), creatinine, leukocyte count, hemoglobin, and platelet count) on the severity and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods

We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. We collected the articles published before May 26, 2020. We gathered the laboratory factors in groups of patients with COVID-19, and studied the relation between level of these factors with severity and outcome of the disease.

Results

Mean CRP level, creatinine, hemoglobin, and the leukocytes count in the

SUBMITTER: Kazemi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7962428 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature