Frequency of higher level of markers in the two groups
| Affected group (n=59) | Unaffected group (n=136) | χ2 | df | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||||
| Lactate ≥22 mg/dl | 19 (32.20) | 12 (8.82) | 16.12 | 1 | 0.0002 |
| Pyruvate ≥1.4 mg/dl | 11 (18.64) | 12 (8.82) | 3.56 | 1 | 0.0591 |
| Lactate-to-pyruvate ratio >25 | 17 (28.81) | 8 (5.88) | 18.66 | 1 | 0.0001 |
*p<0.05, **p<0.01.