Table 2.
Comparison of PCT, presepsin, the SOFA score, WHO disease severity, and the VACO index in hospitalized COVID-19 patients according to 30-day mortality
| Variable | Survivors (N=44) | Non-survivors (N=10) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT (ng/mL) | 0.06 (0.04-0.14) | 0.49 (0.31-2.71) | < 0.001 |
| Presepsin (pg/mL) | 287.0 (173.5-580.0) | 1,479.0 (962.0-2,148.0) | < 0.001 |
| SOFA score | 3.0 (1.0-4.0) | 8.0 (2.0 –11.0) | 0.073 |
| WHO disease severity, N (%) | |||
| Moderate | 13 (29.5) | 2 (20.0) | 0.708 |
| Critical | 31 (70.5) | 8 (80.0) | |
| ARDS | 6 (13.6) | 4 (40.0) | 0.075 |
| Sepsis | 27 (61.4) | 5 (50.0) | 0.513 |
| Septic shock | 3 (6.8) | 3 (30.0) | 0.069 |
| Acute thrombosis | 1 (2.3) | 0 (0.0) | 1.000 |
| VACO index (%) | 10.0 (5.1-16.6) | 20.5 (13.7-20.5) | 0.011 |
Data are represented as number (percentage) or median (interquartile range).
Abbreviations: PCT, procalcitonin; SOFA, sequential organ failure assessment; ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome; VACO, Veterans Health Administration COVID-19.