Table 3.
Comparison of each marker by disease extent
| Variables | Extensive colitis | Left-sided colitis | Proctitis | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 42) | (n = 12) | (n = 7) | ||
| Alb (g/dL), median [IQR] | 4.6 [4.4–4.9] | 4.7 [4.3–4.7] | 4.5 [4.3–4.7] | 0.619 |
| Hb (g/dL), median [IQR] | 14.6 [13.9–15.5] | 14.4 [12.8–15.0] | 14.2 [13.5–14.7] | 0.455 |
| CRP (mg/dL), median [IQR] | 0.04 [0.03–0.10] | 0.03 [0.02–0.06] | 0.02 [0.02–0.06] | 0.205 |
| FIT (ng/mL), median [IQR] | 30 [30–30] | 30 [30–30] | 30 [30–30] | 0.506 |
| FC (mg/kg), median [IQR] | 77 [37–240] | 105 [38–256] | 55 [29–60] | 0.464 |
Alb albumin, IQR interquartile range, CRP C-reactive protein, Hb hemoglobin, FIT fecal immunochemical occult blood test, FC fecal calprotectin