Table 1 Table showing descriptive statistics relating to reported discomfort according to a 100 mm visual analogue scale
Number of observations | Mean | Median | Standard deviation | Minimum value | Maximum value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional venous sample at the time of procedure | 164 | 30.0 | 17 | 18.8 | 0 | 94 |
Conventional venous sample—residual symptoms | 164 | 7.0 | 7 | 9.7 | 0 | 47 |
POCT Finger-prick at time | 164 | 12.0 | 7 | 15.0 | 0 | 80 |
POCT Finger-Prick—residual symptoms | 164 | 9.2 | 2 | 16.7 | 0 | 88 |
Difference between venous sample at the time of procedure & POCT Finger-prick at time | 164 | 9.0 | 6 | 18.2 | -53 | 83 |
Difference between conventional residual symptoms & POCT Finger-Prick Residual symptoms | 164 | 2.2 | 0 | 17.1 | 83 | 39 |