CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: Laboratory evaluation was remarkable for leukocytosis to 12,440 cells/μL (reference range 4.50-13.00 103/μL) with neutrophil predominance of 9,600 cells/μL (reference range 1.80-8.00 103/μL), and elevated CRP to 13.4 mg/dL (reference range <0.5 mg/dL).