Table 3.
Statistical analysis of differences per test variable in samples with relevant pathogens
| Test variable | P (SF+/BC− vs. SF−/BC+) | P (SF+ vs. SF−) |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis | <0.001 (+) | <0.001 (+) |
| Endocarditis | 0.013 (−) | 0.568 |
| FUO | 0.125 | 0.011 (−) |
| Pneumonia | <0.001 (+) | 0.202 |
| Immunosuppression | <0.001 (+) | 0.179 |
| Internal medicine | 0.004 (+) | 0.003 (−) |
| Surgery | 0.009 (+) | 0.089 |
| ICU | 0.006 (+) | 0.002 (+) |
| Emergency | <0.001 (+) | 0.002 (+) |
| Outpatient | n.a. | 0.170 |
| Therapy | <0.001 (+) | 0.779 |
| No therapy | 0.089 | 0.779 |
P P-value, SF SeptiFast, BC blood culture, (+) significantly higher, (−) significantly lower, n.a. not available, FUO fever of unknown origin, ICU intensive care unit