Figure A2.

Specific analysis of SAA-2 by PRM-MS in both platelets (a) and plasma (b). The highest level was detected in the ICU samples for platelets and plasma. This was significantly increased compared with the control samples. In platelets, SAA-2 was not found in NW or controls. Correlation analysis revealed a high correlation between platelets and plasma (p < 0.0001) (c). Platelet and plasma readings are presented as boxplots. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test followed by Dunn’s multiple comparison. The correlation was determined according to Spearman. ICU: intensive care unit (ICU A: non-survivors, ICU B: survivors, ICU N: unknown); NW: normal ward.