Estimation of Hematological Parameters of Disease Severity in Iraqi Patients with COVID-19

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a systemic with substantial impact on the hematopoietic system and hemostasis. Neutrophilia an early indicator of SARS-CoV-2 infection, while lymphopenia acts as biomarker severity neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) main cytokine storms. Thus, this study aimed to provide local data about hematological parameters among COVID-19 patients estimate their correlation viral load other factors in severe cases. A total 99 nasopharyngeal swabs whole blood specimens were collected from individuals suspected between October December 2020. Samples tested by real time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) assay, IgG IgM antibody tests, beside analysis. The results showed significant increase neutrophils count NLR, correlated Patients at older ages who are suffering some comorbidity like hypertension diabetes elevated risk develop more outcome. findings demonstrated higher death ages. Also, suggest that NLR could be employed useful potential prognostic tool supporting importance laboratory records assessing case progression.