Table 1.

The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC score)

		Score
C-reactive protein (mg/l)	<150	0
	≥150	4
Leucocyte count (109/l)	<15	0
	15–25	1
	>25	2
Haemoglobine (mmol/l)	>8.4	0
	6.8–8.4	1
	<6.8	2
Sodium (mmol/l)	≥135	0
	<135	2
Creatinine (μmol/l)	≤141	0
	>141	2
Glucose (mmol/l)	≤10	0
	>10	1
Total		13