Clinical outcomes according to randomisation status
| Not randomised (T<38°C) | Randomised to CRP testing (T≥38°C) | Randomised to non-testing (T≥38°C) | p Value (CRP vs no CRP) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At index consultation | n=146 | n=26 | n=28 | |
| Received antibiotic | 41 (28.1) | 10 (38.5) | 9 (32.1) | 0.627 |
| Referred to hospital by GP | 4 (2.7) | 3 (11.5) | 4 (14.3) | 0.764 |
| Other investigations | 12 (8.2) | 3 (11.5) | 1 (3.6) | 0.264 |
| Explicit safety netting | 41 (28.1) | 15 (57.7) | 14 (50.0) | 0.571 |
| During 10-day follow-up | n=116 | n=17 | n=19 | |
| Received antibiotic | 11 (9.5) | 6 (35.3) | 1 (5.3) | 0.023 |
| Re-consulted or attended A&E | 43 (37.1) | 9 (52.9) | 6 (31.6) | 0.194 |
| Admitted to hospital | 2 (1.7) | 2 (11.8) | 1 (5.3) | 0.481 |
Results are shown as number (%).
CRP, C-reactive protein.