Mean platelet volume indicator for systemic inflammation in cirrhotic patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
ConclusionMPV may serve as a non-invasive, cheap and rapid test for detection and diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) with a sensitivity and specificity of 85% and 75% respectively.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
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