The lymphocyte/CRP ratio has been studied many times in covid-19 patients and has beenproven to be an indicator of mortality as well as poor prognosis. In this study, the roleof the lymphocyte/procalcitonin ratio in predicting the hospitalization status ofpatients, detection of findings on CT, need for mechanical ventilation, mortality andsurvival is aimed to be determined. The lymphocyte/procalcitonin ratio was found to bethe strongest predictor of mortality and poor prognosis, especially in patients over 65years of age.
The lymphocyte/CRP ratio has been studied many times in covid-19 patients and has been
proven to be an indicator of mortality as well as poor prognosis. In this study, the role
of the lymphocyte/procalcitonin ratio in predicting the hospitalization status of
patients, detection of findings on CT, need for mechanical ventilation, mortality and
survival is aimed to be determined. The lymphocyte/procalcitonin ratio was found to be
the strongest predictor of mortality and poor prognosis, especially in patients over 65
years of age. The auc value, PPV and specificity of the lymphocyte/procalcitonin ratio
were higher than the lymphocyte/CRP ratio.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Covid19 PCR test positive
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy Under 18 years old
Süleyman demirel üniversitesi tıp fakültesi
Isparta, Turkey
Furkan Ç Oğuzlar, asst. prof., Principal Investigator
suleyman demirel university faculty of medicine