CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: Clinically relevant results from blood analysis demonstrated leukocytosis (16.5 × 109 cells/L) with neutrophilia (14.0 × 109 cells/L) and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP; 189 mg/L), suggesting bacterial etiology; procalcitonin (PCT) level was within reference range (0.1 μg/L).