Area under the ROC curve for procalcitonin in septic shock according to age
| Age group | Septic shock n (%) | Area under ROC curve | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| All patients | 77 (44) | 0.96 | 0.93 to 0.99 |
| < 3 months | 16 (35) | 0.96 | 0.91 to 1.0 |
| 3–36 months | 22 (34) | 0.97 | 0.94 to 1.0 |
| > 36 months | 39 (64) | 0.92 | 0.86 to 1.0 |
CI, confidence interval; ROC, receiver operating characteristic.