Table 3 Specifity, sensitivity and accuracy of laboratory markers.
From: IL-6 predicts organ dysfunction and mortality in patients with multiple injuries
Parameter | Specificity | Sensitivity | Overall accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
IL-6 | 98.3% | 16.7% | 84.7%* |
IL-8 | n.d. | n.d. | n.d. |
IL-10 | n.d. | n.d. | n.d. |
TNF-α | n.d. | n.d. | n.d. |
CRP | n.d. | n.d. | n.d. |
Platelets | 98.3% | 8.3% | 83.2%* |
Lactate | 99.1% | 8.7% | 83.9%* |
Base Excess | n.d. | n.d. | n.d. |
IL-6+Lactate | 97% | 17% | 84.7%* |
IL-6+Platelets | 98% | 21% | 84.6%* |
IL-6+Lactate+Platelets | 97% | 26% | 85.4%* |