Table 1

Summary of laboratory test results taken before chemotherapy and on admission

On presentationBefore chemotherapy
Complete blood countUnitsReference range
White cell count109/L3.6–8.96.73.2
Haemoglobing
/L
115–150114129
Platelet count109/L150–350256185
C reactive proteinmg/dL<0.32.50.68
Coagulation screen
Prothrombin timeINR1.271.06
D-dimerμg/mL1<20.9
Blood chemistry
SodiummEq/L135–145137.7140.2
PotassiummEq/L3.5–54.14.5
Blood urea nitrogenmg/dL9–211716
Creatininemg/dL0.5–0.80.410.65
Lactate dehydrogenaseU/L119–221174193
Creatine kinaseU/L47–200109119
NT-proBNPpg/mL<125458.354.5
Thyroid hormones
Free triiodothyroninepg/mL2.4–4.5163.3
Free thyroxineng/dL1–1.77.21.3
Thyroid-stimulating hormoneμIU/mL0.56–4.50.011.51
Antithyroglobulin antibodyIU/mL<28718106
Antithyroid peroxidase antibodyIU/mL<164.29