Plasma protein electrophoresis as a prognostic indicator in Aspergillus species ‐infected Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua papua)

ConclusionsOptimized test cutoffs for total albumins, albumin (concentration and percentage of total protein), and A:G ratio achieved moderate sensitivity and specificity, strong negative predictive values, but weak positive predictive values due to a low prevalence of death. Selection of appropriate test cutoff values may provide valuable adjunctive prognostic tools for clinical decision‐making when the prognosis is difficult to assess clinically.

Source: Veterinary Clinical Pathology - July 10, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Adam D. Naylor, Simon J. Girling, Donna Brown, Claire G. Crompton, Romain Pizzi Tags: Original Research Source Type: research