Table 3.
Comparisons of Serum Biomarkers According to Endoscopic Severity in UC Patients
| Variable | Group 1 (n = 37) (mild to moderate) | Group 2 (n = 11) (severe) | P-value | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBC (/µL) | 7,635.14 ± 2,917.88 | 8,136.36 ± 3,089.75 | 0.508 | 4,000–10,000 |
| NLR | 3.00 ± 2.91 | 4.04 ± 2.25 | 0.034 | - |
| PLR | 159.35 ± 133.81 | 280.04 ± 106.44 | < 0.001 | - |
| ESR (mm/hr) | 37.75 ± 29.06 | 62.09 ± 25.99 | 0.007 | 0–30 |
| CRP (mg/dL) | 0.45 ± 0.97 | 1.90 ± 2.09 | < 0.001 | 0.0–0.5 |
| FC (µg/g) | 575.04 ± 1,181.98 | 2,476.09 ± 2,572.13 | 0.002 | 0–100 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
UC, ulcerative colitis; WBC, white blood cell; NLR, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio; PLR, platelet to lymphocyte ratio; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CRP, C-reactive protein; FC, fecal calprotectin.