Biochemical and hematological variables in COVID-19 positive patients

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced attention to request for various diagnostic strategies, comparative validation of novel tests, quicker federal agency clearance, and quick manufacture of test kits to satisfy worldwide demand. Thus, this study was aimed to investigate biochemical and hematological variables in COVID-19 positive patients, so as to act early and improve patient outcomes. 34 patients with COVID-19 patients were diagnosed at Rifai General Hospital, Dhi Qar Health Directorate, during the period of (15 September 2020 to March 2021) in this study with two study group, as group one (i.e. the first week infection) and group two (i.e. the second week infection). The reagents kits for Random Blood Sugar (RBS) were used, and also urea, and creatinine measurements were done by spectrophotometry method (Biolabo/France), whereas D-dimer measurement was performed by )MAGLUMI 1000-China), Complete Blood Count measurement was conducted by XP-300™ Automated Hematology Analyzer System Device, USA. In this study, it was found that WBC had a significant difference (p-value 0.05) based on the comparison between the two groups, whereas RBS and creatinine had no significant difference (p-value 0.05) and urea and D-dimer had a significant difference (p-value 0.05) when compared between the two groups. The D-dimer and urea levels were significantly increased in the second group compared with the first group of the patients.