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Total leucocyte count, C-reactive protein and neutrophil count: Diagnostic Aid in acute appendicitis
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 06/30/09
Shafi SM et al. - The inflammatory markers, i.e., TLC, CRP and neutrophil count can be helpful in the diagnosis when measured together as this increases their specificity and positive predictive value.
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