Table 1.
Cut-off points for diagnosis of sarcopenia according to EWGSOP2.
| Diagnostic Stages | Test | Males | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finding | SARC-F [24] | ≥4 points | ≥4 points |
| Evaluation | Upper limbs: GSD [30] | <27 kg | <16 kg |
| Lower limbs: STS5 [31] | >15 s | >15 s | |
| Confirmation | AMS [32] | <20 kg | <15 kg |
| Severity | GS [32,33] | ≤0.8 m/s | ≤0.8 m/s |
| TUG [34] | ≥20 s | ≥20 s | |
| SPPB [35,36] | ≤8 points | ≤8 points |
SARC-F: sarcopenia screening survey, GSD: grip strength by dynamometry, STS-5: sit-to-stand-to-sit 5test, AMS: muscle mass, GS: gait speed, TUG: the Timed-Up and Go test, SPPB: the Short Physical Performance Battery.