Table Laboratory investigations
| Investigations | Observed value (normal range) |
|---|---|
| Haemoglobin (g/l) | 110 (120–140) |
| Total leucocyte count (×109/l) | 8.4 |
| ESR (mm 1st hour) | 66 (0–20) |
| Fasting blood sugar (mmol/l) | 5.0 (4.2–6.4) |
| Blood urea nitrogen (mmol/l) | 5.3 (3.6–7.1) |
| Serum creatinine (μmol/l) | 100 (<133) |
| Alanine transaminase (IU/l) | 24 (0–30) |
| Aspartate transaminase (IU/l) | 23 (0–30) |
| Alkaline phosphatase (IU/l) | 100 (<200) |
| Total proteins (g/l) | 70 (60–80) |
| Serum protein electrophoresis | increase in the gamma globulin fraction |
| ANA, RA, VDRL and Elisa for HIV 1 and 2 were all negative | |
| Urine examination, chest X-ray, ECG, and ultrasound abdomen were all normal | |