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World J Crit Care Med. May 4, 2015; 4(2): 130-138
Published online May 4, 2015. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v4.i2.130
Published online May 4, 2015. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v4.i2.130
Table 1 Cairo-Bishop definition of laboratory tumor lysis syndrome for adults
| Variable | Value | Change from baseline value |
| Uric acid | ≥ 8 mg/dL (476 mmol/L) | 25% increase |
| Potassium | ≥ 6.0 mEq/L (or 6 mmol/L) | 25% increase |
| Phosphorus | ≥ 4.5 mg/dL (1.45 mmol/L) for adults and ≥ 6.5 mg/dL (2.1 mmol/L) for children | 25% increase |
| Calcium | ≤ 7 mg/dL (1.75 mmol/L) | 25% decrease |
- Citation: Mirrakhimov AE, Voore P, Khan M, Ali AM. Tumor lysis syndrome: A clinical review. World J Crit Care Med 2015; 4(2): 130-138
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v4/i2/130.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v4.i2.130