CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: Elevated inflammatory markers and/or leukocytosis were present in all patients, with a median WBC of 19.1 K/uL (7.2-29.5) prior to corticosteroid use, ESR of 54 mm/hr (4-130, normal <20) and CRP of 3.8 mg/dL (<0.5-25.6, normal <1).