Table 2 Mean and range of serum levels of protein C, protein S, and anti-thrombin III and comparison between both groups
Variable | Group I (patients) | Group II (controls) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Protein C (IU/dl) | Â | Â | 0.411 |
 Mean ± SD | 84.06 ± 25.58 | 87.60 ± 13.21 | |
 Range | 29.00–174.00 | 49.00–113.00 | |
Protein S (IU/dl) | Â | Â | 0.009** |
 Mean ± SD | 84.77 ± 11.68 | 102.83 ± 34.37 | |
 Range | 45.00–155.00 | 68.00–124.00 | |
Anti-thrombin III (IU/dl) | Â | Â | 0.024* |
 Mean ± SD | 96.20 ± 12.45 | 103.09 ± 10.75 | |
 Range | 56.00–120.00 | 82.00–124.00 |