Table 2. Comparison of biomarker levels according to Sepsis-3 definition.
| Total | Non-infection (n = 229) | Infection (n = 132) | Sepsis (n = 188) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRP (mg/dL), median (IQR) | 3.3 (0.49–9.08) | 0.52 (0.1–3.66) | 4.51 (1.21–10.02) | 6.70 (2.79–14.22) | < 0.001 |
| PCT (ng/mL), median (IQR) | 0.05 (0.05–0.31) | 0.05 (0.05–0.098) | 0.05 (0.05–0.15) | 0.22 (0.06–1.05) | < 0.001 |
| WBC (×103/μL), median (IQR) | 8.2 (5.6–11.6) | 7.5 (5.3–10.7) | 8.8 (6.3–12.4) | 9.2 (5.9–14.0) | 0.001 |
| MDW, median (IQR) | 21.5 (18.0–25.8) | 18.7 (16.6–23.5) | 21.5 (19.0–24.8) | 24.0 (20.8–27.8) | < 0.001 |
MDW, monocyte distribution width; WBC, white blood cell; CRP, C-reactive protein; PCT, procalcitonin; IQR, interquartile range.