Table 4 Comparison of two methods for the measurement of CRP in plasma
| Â | Total | Controls | Stage I-IV | Stage I-II | Stage III-IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CRP mg/L | 0.425 | 0.425 | 0.425 | 0.425 | 1.3 |
| Â | (0.425-31.6) | (0.425-14.6) | (0.425-31.6) | (0.425-31.6) | (0.425-30.5) |
hsCRP mg/L | 0.76 (0.06-37.22) | 0.62 (0.11-15.03) | 0.88 (0.06-37.22) | 0.64 (0.06-37.22) | 1.35 (0.23-34.78) |
P values (Mann-Whitney) | 0.92 | 0.77 | 0.759 | 0.68 | 0.46 |
Correlation coefficient (Spearman) | 0.857 | 0.74 | 0.996 | 0.997 | 0.996 |
Bias | -0.15 | -0.06 | -0.19 | -0.096 | -0.38 |
SD of Bias | 0.87 | 1.18 | 0.69 | 0.54 | 0.88 |
95% Limits of agreement | -1.85 and 1.55 | -2.37 and 2.56 | -0.56 and 1.15 | -1.16 and 0.97 | -2.10 and 1.35 |