Table 4.
Values of albumin levels according to predefined groups
| All | Cachectic | Non-cachectic | p-value (C vs. NC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All |
38.31 (+/−6.5) |
34.95 (+/−6.5) |
39.85 (+/−5.8) |
p = 0.0002* |
| Hematological |
40.95 (+/−6.1) |
38.05 (+/−6.1) |
42.04 (+/−5.2) |
p = 0.019* |
| Non-hematological |
36.01 (+/−6.2) |
32.83 (+/−6.1) |
37.85 (+/−5.7) |
p = 0.004* |
| p-value (H vs. NH) | p = 0.0001* | p = 0.02* | p = 0.0001* |
Abbreviations H = hematological, NH = non-hematological, C = cachectic, NC = non-cachectic. Values of albumin levels are in g/l. *statistically significant.
(mean +/− standard deviation).