The laboratory findings in necrotizing SSTI, including a leukocytosis with a left shift of the differential, elevated inflammatory markers of ESR and CRP, and hyponatremia were present; however, given the nonspecific nature of these lab values, and the disconnect between the typical presentation of necrotizing SSTI and this patient’s presentation, I think I am on the wrong track here. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Increased total leukocyte count.