Statistical analysis of blood markers taken before discharge
| Parameter | Normal range | Stable | Deterioration | Significance (p) |
| White cell count (109/L) | 4.0–10.0 | 10.8 (7.0–14.8) | 10.8 (8.0–15.1) | 0.85 |
| Neutrophils (109/L) | 2.0–7.0 | 8.2 (5.7–12.1) | 8.2 (5.7–11.4) | 0.75 |
| Lymphocytes (109/L) | 1.5–4.0 | 1.2 (0.8–1.7) | 1.1 (0.6–1.7) | 0.12 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/L) | 0–5.0 | 90.0 (27.0–156.3) | 82.5 (26.3–149.3) | 0.72 |
Parameters reported as median (25th–75th percentile).
Significance tested using Mann-Whitney U.