Table 2

Components of variance for each marker

Marker

Patients

Samples

Cutting levels

CD68 cells

34.44, P < 0.001

10.29, P < 0.001

13.00, P < 0.001

CD3 cells

23.22, P < 0.001

2.58, P < 0.001

5.51, P < 0.001

CD20 cells

16.11, P < 0.001

4.05, P < 0.001

3.77, P < 0.001

F value and significance level reported for each marker in each component of variance.

Scirè et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2007 9:R101   doi:10.1186/ar2302