Table 3.
Logistic regression analysis (stepwise method) of factors related to CRC presence. Serum o-LAB and age as independent variables; b: regression coefficient; SEb: standard error of b; OR: odds ratio; 95% CI: 95% confidence interval.
| Variables | b | SEb | OR | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 0.183 | 0.043 | 1.201 | 1.104–1.306 | <0.0001∗ |
| o-LAB (U/L) | 0.005 | 0.001 | 1.005 | 1.002–1.008 | 0.0003∗ |
∗Statistically significant.