Tracheitis laboratory findings

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of tracheitis include leukocytosis, increased ESR and C- reactive protein. ^[1]

Tests that may be done to diagnose this condition include: ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

• Complete Blood Picture – leukocytosis or leukopenia
• C-Reactive Protein – it is an acute phase reactant that may be increased
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate – it is an acute phase reactant that may be increased
• Arterial Blood Gas – Hypoxemia
• Nasopharyngeal culture
• Tracheal culture
• Blood culture
• Flexible/ Direct laryngoscopy
• Bronchoscopy

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