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Table 2 PCT results for Positive Likelihood Ratios (LR+)

From: A Bayesian decision support sequential model for severity of illness predictors and intensive care admissions in pneumonia

CURB 65 Score

Pretest

Post Test LR+

Absolute Gain

Relative Gain

Intermediate

14.0%

43.0%

29.0%

207.1%

High

27.8%

64.0%

36.3%

130.6%

  1. 1PCT: Procalcitonin
  2. 1LR+: Positive Likelihood Ratio
  3. 1LR-: Negative Likelihood Ratio
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BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making

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