CRP and Thrombocytopenia: Initial laboratory testing revealed a normal white blood cell count of 9.52 K/uL with 73% neutrophils and 12% lymphocytes, microcytic anemia (hemoglobin 11.9 g/dL, MCV 77 fl), thrombocytopenia (platelet count 20 K/uL), elevated lactate dehydrogenase (275 U/L), and C- reactive protein (18.80 mg/dL).