Table 1 RAT-score. One point is added for each elevated parameter above the cut-off to determine the RAT-score. Values ≥2 indicate the diagnosis of recurrent tonsillitis
From: Increased levels of S100A8/A9, IL-1ß and IL-18 as a novel biomarker for recurrent tonsillitis
Cut-off | Sensitivity | Specificity | Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S100A8/A9 | Serum | 757 ng/ml | 0.60 | 0.88 | 1 |
IL-1ß | Saliva | 30 pg/ml | 0.69 | 0.88 | 1 |
IL-18 | Serum | 44 pg/ml | 0.94 | 0.63 | 1 |
RAT-score | 1.5 points | 0.95 | 0.88 | 0-3 |