In the multicenter study by Kolber et al., IL-6 concentrations measured at admission and on day 2 produced AUCs of 0.753 for severe pancreatitis, 0.767 for vital organ failure and 0.781 for ICU transfer or mortality, with corresponding cut-offs of 211–262 pg/mL, sensitivities of 57–62 percent and specificities of 82–88 percent [24]. Here, IL6 is linked to pancreatitis.