Table 1 Diagnostic performance of markers to predict sepsis on inclusion day
From: Predictive value of procalcitonin and IL-6 for postoperative sepsis
| Â | PCT | IL-6 | C5b-9 | WBC | CRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cut-off value | 2 ng/ml | 150 pg/ml | 600 ng/ml | 12,000 mm-3 | 150 mg/ml |
Sensitivity (%) | 52 | 90 | 31 | 41 | 55 |
Specificity (%) | 86 | 40 | 65 | 65 | 60 |
AUC | 0.70* | 0.80* | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.64 |