PCL-5
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5
Domain
Trauma
Items
20
Rater
Self-report
Cutoffs
| Band | Score |
|---|---|
| Probable PTSD | ≥31–33 |
Diagnostic performance
Sensitivity
0.78
Specificity
0.74
AUC / note
0.86
Clinical notes
Cutoff varies by population (veteran 33; civilian 31). Use DSM-5 criterion scoring for diagnosis.
Cutoffs and performance figures are pooled or landmark estimates and vary by population and comparator. Use only with appropriate clinical training. Not a diagnostic algorithm.