Laboratory tests at that time revealed leukocytosis (white blood cell count [WBC] 11.7 × 10^9/L, neutrophil count 10.03 × 10^9/L), elevated C-reactive protein (CRP 113.9 mg/L), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH 523 U/L). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Increased total leukocyte count.