By vgreene, 19 May, 2020 Radiographic findings: CXR of pts w/ COVID-19 typically show bilateral air-space consolidation, although CXR may be unremarkable early in dz. Chest CT typically shows bilateral, peripheral ground glass opacities. Because this chest CT pattern is non-speci
By vgreene, 19 May, 2020 Lab findings: Lymphopenia is most common lab finding in COVID-19 (up to 83% of hospitalized pts). Lymphopenia, neutrophilia, elevated ALT and AST, elevated LDH, high CRP, high ferritin levels may be assoc w/ greater illness severity. Elevated D-dimer and
By vgreene, 19 May, 2020 For more info on testing and specimen collection, handling and storage, visit Evaluating and Testing Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Testing at Laboratories
By vgreene, 19 May, 2020 Infxn w/ both SARS-CoV-2 and other resp viruses has been reported; detection of another resp pathogen doesn’t R/O COVID-19
By vgreene, 19 May, 2020 Viral RNA shedding may persist over longer periods among older pts and those who had severe illness requiring hospitalization (median range of viral shedding among hospitalized pts 12–20 days)
By vgreene, 19 May, 2020 SARS-CoV-2 RNA has also been detected in stool and blood; detection of RNA in blood may be marker of severe illness