| Laboratory investigation | Results | Normal range |
|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count | ||
| Leukocyte count ( × 109/L) | 6.9 | 4.0–11.0 |
| Hemoglobin (g/L) | 92 | 140–180 |
| Platelet count ( × 109/L) | 185 | 150–400 |
| Serum biochemistry | ||
| Creatinine (μmol/L) | 112 | 64–110 |
| Sodium (mmol/L) | 139 | 135–145 |
| Potassium (mmol/L) | 3.9 | 3.2–5.0 |
| Liver enzymes and function tests | ||
| Aspartate transaminase, U/L | 17 | 5–34 |
| Alanine transaminase, U/L | 24 | 7–40 |
| Alkaline phosphatase, U/L | 107 | 40–150 |
| Bilirubin (μmol/L) | 14 | 20 |
| Albumin (g/L) | 31 | 38–50 |
| Viral serology | ||
| CD4 cell count (cells/L) | 141 | 380–1736 |
| HIV viral load | Undetectable | – |
| CMV PCR | Undetectable | – |
| EBV PCR | 2.62 × 103 IU/mL | – |
| Ascitic fluid biochemistry | ||
| Leukocyte count ( × 109/L) | 100 | < 250 |
| Lymphocytes, % | 93 | |
| Macrophages, % | 7 | |
| Neutrophils, % | 0 | |
| Protein (g/L) | 34 | – |
| Albumin (g/L) | 22 | – |
| LDH (U/L) | 237 | – |
| Urine biochemistry | ||
| 24-hour urine protein (g) | 0.49 | 0.14 |
Note: CMV = cytomegalovirus, EBV = Epstein–Barr virus, LDH = lactate dehydrogenase, PCR = polymerase chain reaction.