The patient’s haematological and biochemical parameters at presentation
| Parameter | Result | Laboratory reference range |
|---|---|---|
| G6PD, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase; LDH, lactate dehydrogenase; MCV, mean cell volume. | ||
| Haemoglobin | 55 g/l | 115–151 g/l |
| MCV | 105 fl | 84–98 fl |
| Reticulocyte count | 133×109/l | 13–98×109/l |
| Platelet count | 205×109/l | 147–397 109/l |
| White cell count | 7.8×109/l | 5.1–11.4×109/l |
| Monospot | Negative | |
| G6PD assay | 7.2 U/g Hb | 4.6–13.5 U/g Hb |
| Urine haemosiderin | Negative | |
| Red cell folate | 597 μg/l | 215−650 μg/l |
| Vitamin B12 | 475 ng/l | 125–600 ng/l |
| Bilirubin | 48 μmol/l | <17 μmol/l |
| LDH | 2197 U/l | 50–450 U/l |
| C reactive protein | 16 mg/l | <5 mg/l |