Table 2 Laboratory tests of participants (N = 61)
Characteristics | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Pre- operative albumin level (g/L) (n = 59) | ||
< 3.4 | 40 | 67.8 |
3.4–5.0 | 19 | 32.2 |
Mean ± SD (2.9 ± 9.8) | ||
Post- operative albumin level (g/L) (n = 56) | ||
< 3.4 | 51 | 91.1 |
3.4–5.0 | 5 | 8.9 |
Mean ± SD (2.5 ± 7.1) | ||
Delta albumin (%) (n = 55) | ||
< 14.77 | 27 | 49.1 |
14.77 and above | 28 | 50.9 |
HCT count (n = 60) | ||
Low | 22 | 36.7 |
Normal | 24 | 40.0 |
High | 14 | 23.3 |
WBC count (n = 60) | ||
Below normal range | 1 | 1.6 |
Normal & above | 60 | 98.4 |