Table 5.
Definitions of the DILI Network's Diagnostic Probabilities20
Unlikely | < 25% likelihood drug was responsible. Evidence that etiologic factor other than drug caused injury |
Possible | 25%‐49% likelihood drug was responsible. Evidence for drug is equivocal but present. |
Probable | 50%‐74% likelihood drug was responsible. Preponderance of evidence linking drug to injury |
Highly likely | 75%‐95% likelihood drug was responsible. Evidence for drug causing injury clear and convincing but not definite |
Definite | > 95% likelihood drug was responsible. Evidence beyond reasonable doubt for drug being causal |