Table 2.
Univariate correlations by Spearman's rank test between total testosterone and selected parameters in 126 prevalent HD men
| Parameter | Spearman ρ | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | −0.23 | <0.05 |
| SHBG | 0.31 | <0.001 |
| Progesterone | 0.13 | NS |
| Free testosterone | 0.71 | <0.001 |
| Bioavailable testosterone | 0.70 | <0.001 |
| Body mass index | 0.01 | NS |
| s-Albumin | 0.23 | <0.05 |
| s-Creatinine | 0.17 | <0.05 |
| Hypochromic RBCs | −0.41 | <0.0001 |
| ESA dose | −0.24 | <0.01 |
| Ferritin | −0.09 | NS |
| Hemoglobin | 0.01 | NS |
| CRP | −0.38 | <0.0001 |
| IL-6 | −0.42 | <0.0001 |
| Fibrinogen | −0.29 | <0.001 |
| Pentraxin 3 | −0.24 | <0.05 |