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Table 4 Score for diagnosis based on the B coefficient of the variables

From: A scoring model for diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion

Variable

Scoring criteria

B coefficient

Score

Age

Age ≤ 46.5 years

4.96

4.96

Gender

Male

2.44

2.44

Cancer

No cancer

3.19

3.19

T-SPOT

Positive T-SPOT

4.69

4.69

CRP

CRP ≥ 52.8 mg/L

1.84

1.84

ADA

ADA ≥ 24.5U/L

2.48

2.48

  1. T-SPOT T-cell spot, CRP C-reactive protein, ADA Adenosine deaminase