Abnormal initial laboratory variables and autoantibodies
| Variables/autoantibodies | Normal value (test) | Patient’s values |
|---|---|---|
| ESR (mm/1st h) | <10/20 | 58/78 |
| C reactive protein (mg/l) | <5 | 53.6 |
| α 2 Globulin (%) | 6.3–10.5 | 10.9 |
| β 2 Globulin (%) | 7.7–12.6 | 13.2 |
| Neutrophils (%) | 50–70 | 80.7 |
| Lymphocytes (%) | 25–40 | 13.5 |
| Platelets (×1012/l) | 120–450 | 468 |
| Antinuclear antibodies | Negative | 1/640 (fine granular cytoplasmic) |
| Anticardiolipin antibodies (IgG) (U/ml) | <48 (ELISA) | 305.5 |
| Rheumatoid factors (IgM) (IU) | <20 (ELISA) | 47 |
| Rheumatoid factors | Negative (latex test) | Negative |
| Circulating immune complexes (μg/ml) | <55 (C1q-ELISA) | 67 |
| Borrelia antibody IgM | Negative (ELISA) | Negative |
| Borrelia antibody IgG | Negative (ELISA) | Positive (42 units) |