Table 3 ROC analysis of LA/AA, ALA/DHA, AA/DHA, EPA/DHA and EPA/AA ratios and PE, PS and PC in autistic groups (N = 25).
Parameter | Area under the curve | Cutoff value | Sensitivity % | Specificity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LA/AA | 0.592 | 0.69 | 60.0% | 84.6% |
ALA/DHA | 0.713 | 0.57 | 90.9% | 61.5% |
AA/DHA | 0.977 | 0.66 | 100.0% | 84.6% |
EPA/DHA | 0.658 | 0.39 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
EPA/AA | 0.937 | 1.07 | 93.8% | 84.6% |
PE | 0.806 | 0.037 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
PS | 0.998 | 0.068 | 100.0% | 93.7% |
PC | 0.825 | 1.619 | 80.0% | 75.0% |