• Medicine · Nov 2023

    Reporting of biochemical blood values in COVID-19 patients: A retrospective study.

    • Berna Eriten and Semih Eriten.
    • Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pathology, Emek, İstanbul, Turkey.
    • Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Nov 3; 102 (44): e35833e35833.

    BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the impact of biochemical blood parameters on the progression of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This retrospective study analyzed the clinical characteristics and biochemical test parameters of 352 COVID-19 patients treated at Malatya Training and Research Hospital in Turkey between March 3, 2021, and February 28, 2022.MethodsThe methodological approach of our study included specific analyses and examinations to assess the effect of biochemical blood values on disease progression in COVID-19 patients. To achieve this aim, blood samples were collected from patients and various biochemical tests were performed. The data obtained were evaluated using statistical analyses to examine the relationship between these specific biochemical blood values and the severity of COVID-19.ResultsHigh glucose, urea, alkaline phosphatase and lactate dehydrogenase levels and low albumin and potassium levels were associated with a more severe disease course. The results showed a significant link between certain biochemical blood values and the severity of COVID-19. These findings suggest that these markers may serve as valuable clinical indicators for predicting the disease progression and severity.ConclusionThis study demonstrates the importance of monitoring and analyzing biochemical blood values as essential tools for assessing the severity and progression of COVID-19. The identified markers provide valuable information regarding the prognosis of the disease and may help healthcare professionals make informed decisions regarding patient care.Copyright © 2023 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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