Table 2 Sensitivity and specificity of low serum levels (below cut-off) of AEA, OEA, and PEA
From: Lower circulating endocannabinoid levels in children with autism spectrum disorder
AEA | OEA | PEA | AEA and OEA | AEA and PEA | OEA and PEA | AEA and OEA and PEA | AEA or OEA or PEA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cut-off level^ | 0.76 | 18.5 | 4.6 | |||||
ASD# | 63% | 68% | 56% | 59% | 41% | 46% | 40% | 81% |
Control# | 25% | 25% | 25% | 19% | 13% | 15% | 12% | 39% |
P value | 3.8E-8 | 7.9E-10 | 9.8E-6 | 7.9E-9 | 1.17E-5 | 2.3E-6 | 8.8E-6 | 1.17E-9 |
Sensitivity | 63% | 68% | 56% | 59% | 41% | 46% | 40% | 81% |
Specificity | 75% | 75% | 75% | 81% | 87% | 85% | 88% | 61% |