Table 4 Sensitivity, specificity, and negative and positive predictive value of laboratory parameters in predicting sepsis
From: Usefulness of procalcitonin for diagnosis of sepsis in the intensive care unit
Parameter | CRP | TNF-α | IL-2 | IL-6 | IL-8 | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sensitivity (%) | 58 | 55 | 63 | 51 | 68 | 85 |
Specificity (%) | 58 | 66 | 55 | 53 | 57 | 91 |
Negative predictive value (%) | 68 | 65 | 65 | 56 | 69 | 95 |
Positive predictive value (%) | 53 | 54 | 50 | 42 | 53 | 89 |