Table 2.
Cut-off values of the pleural NLR in the differentiation of TB pleurisy from other disease and malignant, para-pneumonic, and para-malignant effusions.
| Cut-off value of NLR | Sensitivity % | Specificity % | AUC |
|---|---|---|---|
| TB pleurisy and malignant pleural effusion | |||
| 0.4 | 90.0 | 2.0 | 0.38 |
| 0.7 | 80.0 | 6.0 | |
| 1.5 | 62.0 | 22.0 | |
| 6.0 | 22.0 | 70.0 | |
| 9.5 | 10.0 | 85.0 | |
| TB pleurisy and para-pneumonic effusion | |||
| 0.4 | 90.0 | 3.0 | 0.36 |
| 0.7 | 80.0 | 5.0 | |
| 1.2 | 66.0 | 14.0 | |
| 6.2 | 20.0 | 70.0 | |
| 12.0 | 6.0 | 85.0 | |
| TB pleurisy and para-malignant effusion | |||
| 0.4 | 90.0 | 7.0 | 0.37 |
| 0.7 | 80.0 | 14.0 | |
| 1.2 | 65.0 | 26.0 | |
| 9.2 | 10.0 | 70.0 | |
| 22.0 | 3.0 | 85.0 |
TB pleurisy and other disease*