Correlation Between NLR (Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio) and CRP (C-Reactive Protein) in Covid-19 Patients in Jember Regency

Abstract

Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a disease caused by novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has a prognostic role and the Creactive protein (CRP) level can predict severity in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Objective(s): This study aimed to determine the association of NLR with CRP values in COVID19 patients in Jember Regency. Methodology: This study used an observational analysis approach using secondary data from COVID-19 patient’s medical records. The data were collected from dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital of Jember and Jember Klinik Hospital from June until August 2021. Pearson’s correlation analysis was performed to show the correlation between variables. Results: Thirty patients confirmed with COVID-19 were admitted as the sample, consisting mostly of males (18) followed by female (12). Twenty-one of them were aged 40 and beyond, and the remainder were below 39 years. From the type of hospitalization 23 patients in the non-ICU COVID-19 room and 7 patients in the ICU COVID-19 room. There is a very strong positive relationship between NLR and CRP values (P = 0.00; r = 0.889). Conclusion(s): NLR can replace CRP as a marker to predict severity in patients diagnosed with COVID-19