Laboratory investigations confirmed persistent leukocytosis with neutrophilia (15,400/mm3, 80%), microcytic hypochromic anemia (Hb 9.9 g/dL), and elevated inflammatory markers (CRP 85 mg/dL, fibrinogen 990 mg/dL, procalcitonin 1.62 ng/mL) See Table 1. Here, CRP is linked to Increased total leukocyte count.