Multivariate analysis
| Standardised regression coefficient | p Value | |
|---|---|---|
| PCD, Pearson coefficient of dissymmetry; RBC, red blood cell. | ||
| Models included underlying pathologies, age, RBC count, leucocyte count, platelets, blood sugar, C reactive protein, sodium and urea concentrations and calculated osmolality. | ||
| PCD (n = 103), r2 = 0.22 | F = 5.3 | <0.001 |
| Terminal renal failure | 0.76 | <0.001 |
| Sepsis | 0.70 | <0.001 |
| Acute inflammatory state | 0.52 | <0.001 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0.48 | <0.001 |
| RBC count | 0.26 | 0.034 |
| Spherical index (n = 103), r2 = 0.13 | F = 3.49 | 0.01 |
| Sepsis | −0.44 | <0.001 |
| Diabetes mellitus | −0.41 | 0.002 |
| Terminal renal failure | −0.37 | 0.002 |
| Acute inflammatory state | −0.34 | 0.002 |