Table 4 Exploring the association between PCT and CRP in correlation with emergency department disposition during presentations
PCT | CRP | Discharge n = 55 (%) | Ward n = 130 (%) | PICU n = 23 (%) | TOTAL n = 208 (%) | P-VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | Normal | 37 (67.2) | 35 (26.9) | 7 (30.4) | 79 (37.9) | *<0.0000098 |
Normal | High | 4 (7.2) | 27 (20.7) | 1 (4.3) | 32 (15.3) | |
High | Normal | 8 (14.5) | 25 (19.2) | 7 (30.4) | 40 (19.2) | |
High | High | 6 (10.9) | 43 (33) | 8 (34.7) | 57 (27.4) |