Comparison of hemoglobin level and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as prognostic markers in patients with COVID-19.

Shaimaa Hani Fouad Mohamed Farouk AllamSara Ibrahim TahaAhmed Ashraf OkbaAmr HosnyMayada MoneerSylvia Wefky Roman

Published in: The Journal of international medical research (2021)

Both NLR and hemoglobin level are of prognostic value for predicting severity of COVID-19. However, hemoglobin level displayed higher sensitivity than NLR. Hemoglobin level should be assessed upon admission in all patients and closely monitored throughout the disease course.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
end stage renal disease
emergency department
red blood cell
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes