Table 3 Performance of delta neutrophil index and other laboratory markers in differentiating between the presence and absence of severe sepsis/septic shock
From: Delta neutrophil index as an early marker of disease severity in critically ill patients with sepsis
Variables | Cut-off level | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Positive predictive value (%) | Negative predictive value (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DNI | 6.5% | 81.3% | 91% | 88.6% | 84.7% |
WBC | 16590/mm3 | 45.8% | 69.1% | 56.4% | 59.4% |
ANC | 14100/mm3 | 45.8% | 72.7% | 59.4% | 60.6% |
Lactate | 2.1 mmol/L | 76.7% | 57.1% | 61.1% | 73.7% |
CRP | 15.4 mg/dL | 59.6% | 66% | 62.2% | 63.5% |