Table 2 Comparison of the levels of serum 5-HT between children with ASD and TD
Group total | 5-HT, Median (IQR) | Wald chi-square | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
TD (n = 1270) | 132.00 (99.75–170.00) | 12.108 | 0.001 |
ASD (n = 1387) | 136.00 (97.00–180.00) | ||
Boys | |||
TD (n = 832) | 134.00 (103.00–173.75) | 7.494 | 0.006 |
ASD (n = 1137) | 137.00 (99.00–182.00) | ||
Girls | |||
TD (n = 438) | 126.00 (91.00–166.00) | 0.566 | 0.452 |
ASD (n = 250) | 128.00 (91.75–167.50) | ||
Gender | |||
Boys with ASD (n = 1137) | 137.00 (99.00–182.00) | 8.076 | 0.004 |
Girls with ASD (n = 250) | 128.00 (91.75–167.50) | ||