Table 3 Median (range) of biochemical parameters at pre- and post–TPE
Parameter | Pre-TPE | Post-TPE | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Urea (mg/dL) | 32 (22.5–267.5) | 44 (27.5–266) | 0.313 |
Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.7 (0.6–4.4) | 0.7 (0.6–4.4) | 0.438 |
Alanine aminotransferase (UI/L) | 101 (85–169.5) | 163 (55.5–163.0) | 0.438 |
Alkaline phosphatase (UI/L) | 422 (178.5–781.5) | 165 (89.5–349.0) | 0.063 |
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (UI/L) | 10 (3.4–32.7) | 3.6 (1.9–15.2) | 0.063 |
Total protein (g/dL) | 7.1 (5.2–9.8) | 5.8 (4.4–6.5) | 0.063 |
Albumin (g/dL) | 2.3 (2.3–3.1) | 2.1 (1,9–2.6) | 0.058 |
Globulin (g/dL) | 3.9 (3.0–7.2) | 3.2 (2.5–4.2) | 0.063 |
Calcium (mg/dL) | 9.8 (9.3–10.3) | 8.2 (6.2–9.9) | 0.250 |
Phosphorus (mg/dL) | 5.0 (4.3–5.3) | 5.4 (4.6–5.8) | 0.581 |
Sodium (mEg/L) | 131 (128.3–148) | 149.5 (132.3–168.3) | 0.125 |
Potassium (mEg/L) | 4.7 (3.9–5.0) | 3.9 (3.2–4.2) | 0.197 |