GPT and COVID-19: Profoundly altered consciousness was more common among deceased patients (p < .001), and this group had higher WBC counts, urea levels, AST, ALT (p < .05), and lower blood pH (p = .001).<h4>Conclusion</h4>Based on the results of this study, it is plausible to suggest a hypothesis of greater severity and worse prognosis of COVID-19 in ESRD patients.