The blood samples for detecting the biochemical parameters were collected every day in the first 7 days after
admission. And the detection methods of PTC, PTX-3,25 (OH) D, and AMS were as follows:
PTC: PCT was detected by electrochemiluminescence. PTX-3: PTX-3 was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the kits were purchased from Shanghai Hengyuan Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.
