Results of biochemical investigations with encephalopathy (days 10 to 14)
| Value | Reference range | |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma: | ||
| Glucose (mmol/l) | 6.0-7.0 | > 2.5 |
| Bicarbonate (mmol/l) | 22-25 | 20-24 |
| Calcium (mmol/l) | 2.36-2.66 | 2.20-2.65 |
| Magnesium (mmol/l) | 1.00 | 0.70-1.00 |
| AST (IU/l) | 23. | 5-42 |
| ALT (IU/l) | 8 | 5-42 |
| Uric acid (mmol/l) | 0.22 | 0.14-0.34 |
| Ammonia (μmol/l) (day 14) | 136 | < 40, < 150 sick newborn |
| Amino acids | Normal profile | |
| Methionine (μmol/l) | 35 | < 96 |
| Tyrosine (μmol/l) | 50 | < 196 |
| CSF: | ||
| Lactate (mmol/l) | 1.86 | < 2.00 |
| Urine: | ||
| Amino acids | Pungent smell, normal profile | |
| Methionine (μmol/mmol creatinine) | 25 | 7-27 |
| Organic acids | ||
| Day 11 | No odour, normal profile | |
| Day 14 | Pungent smell, normal profile |