CRP and microcytic anemia: Upon admission, the following lab results were noteworthy: ESR 83, CRP 138.9 (highest pre-hospital value CRP 203 (ref. value < 5 mg/L), ferritin 311 (ref.value < 120 μg/L), microcytic anemia (Hgb 100 g/L), thrombocytosis (Trc 467 [1 × 109 L]), normal leukocytes with mild neutrophilia (Leu 8.6 [1 × 109]/L, Neu 6.13 [1 × 109]/), normal urin analysis.