CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: Later on, the laboratory tests revealed a leukocytosis of 16,460/uL (3,600-11,000/uL) with neutrophilia, an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 64 mm/hour (0-20 mm/hour), and an elevated C-reactive protein of 14 mg/dL (0-0.5 mg/dL), with no other significant findings.