CRP and anemia: At admission, her blood tests revealed microcytic anemia (Hb 6.5 g/dl, MCV 60.9 fl, RDW 19.4%), raised C-reactive protein (CRP 125 mg/L, range <5 mg/L) and procalcitonin (9.2 ng/ml, range <0.1 ng/ml), leukocytosis (WBC 21,600 cells/mmc) with neutrophilia (ANC 17,170 cells/mmc).