Table 3 Comparison of serial WBC, CRP, IL-6, Presepsin and Fetuin-A measurements between gram (+) and gram (−) sepsis groups
From: Presepsin and fetuin-A dyad for the diagnosis of proven sepsis in preterm neonates
Gram (+) sepsis (n = 9) | Gram (−) sepsis (n = 17) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
First day | |||
WBC1, (103/μL) | 12.85 ± 4.93 | 12.45 ± 6.65 | > 0.05 |
CRP1, (mg/L) | 13.95 ± 11.5 | 32.48 ± 28.35 | > 0.05 |
IL-61, (pg/ml)* | 173 (11–4879) | 212 (49–5000) | > 0.05 |
Presepsin1, (ng/L) | 1385 (988–1427) | 1471 (1088–1731) | > 0.05 |
Fetuin-A1, (ng/ml) | 35.20 ± 7.33 | 31.93 ± 4.39 | > 0.05 |
Third day | |||
WBC2, (103/μL) | 12.88 ± 4.29 | 13.62 ± 5.53 | > 0.05 |
CRP2, (mg/L) | 16.51 ± 9.00 | 22.80 ± 16.77 | > 0.05 |
IL62, (pg/ml)* | 41.3 (11.7–99.7) | 53 (8.4–103) | > 0.05 |
Presepsin2, (ng/L) | 1030 (826–1292) | 1101 (931–1315) | > 0.05 |
Fetuin-A2, (ng/ml) | 32.94 ± 5.89 | 31.12 ± 4.39 | > 0.05 |
Seventh day | |||
WBC3, (103/μL) | 14.65 ± 9.41 | 10.15 ± 2.22 | > 0.05 |
CRP3, (mg/L) | 5.92 ± 4.07 | 11.03 ± 5.36 | > 0.05 |
IL-63, (pg/ml)a | 12.5 (6–84) | 16 (2–44) | > 0.05 |
Presepsin3, (ng/L) | 608 (238–854) | 781 (452–873) | > 0.05 |
Fetuin-A3, (ng/ml) | 37.05 ± 4.69 | 32.50 ± 4.48 | > 0.05 |