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Table 3 Differences in AUC between p-calprotectin and CRP, PCT, and NLR, respectively

From: Plasma calprotectin as an indicator of need of transfer to intensive care in patients with suspected sepsis at the emergency department

Comparison

All patients

  

AUC difference

95% CI

p-value

Calprotectin vs CRP

0.105

0.209–0.005

0.051

Calprotectin vs PCT

0.194

0.287–0.078

 < 0.001

Calprotectin vs NLR

0.178

0.275–0.082

 < 0.001

 

Patients with infection

 
 

AUC difference

95% CI

p-value

Calprotectin vs CRP

0.101

0.191–0.023

0.08

Calprotectin vs PCT

0.19

0.283–0.052

0.002

Calprotectin vs NLR

0.187

0.292–0.073

 < 0.001

  1. AUC area under the curve, CI confidence interval
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