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The FH mutation detection rate in patients diagnosed using the DLCN score, with the percentage of DFH diagnosed by the Simon Broome FH criteria in each score group.
| DLCN score | Patient count | Mutation + ve (%) | DFH (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| <3 | 13 | 3 (23) | 2 (15) |
| 3–5 | 69 | 19 (28) | 9 (13) |
| 6–8 | 49 | 19 (39) | 8 (16) |
| >8 | 89 | 48 (54) | 45 (51) |
| P value for the trend (Fisher's exact) | 0.004 | 2.6 × 10−7 |
