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Learn how to use procalcitonin (PCT) assays to support clinical decisions and monitor bacterial infection. See PCT kinetics, levels, and antibiotic decisions based on PCT test results.
- Biomarker & Other Biomarkers
Procalcitonin offers unique advantages compared to other...
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Long W, Deng X, Zhang YU, Lu G, Xie J, Tang J. Procalcitonin...
- B·R·A·H·M·S PCT Assays
Schuetz P, Christ-Crain M, Thomann R, Falconnier C, Wolbers...
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At the department level, managers can contribute to the...
- Antibiotic Resistance
The deadly cost of inadequate antibiotic therapy. According...
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Self-directed training to help you and your staff use and...
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Learn how procalcitonin was used to aid antibiotic...
- Biomarker & Other Biomarkers
12 sie 2024 · The procalcitonin test only requires a simple blood draw. It measures the amount of a substance called procalcitonin produced by many types of cells in the body. Procalcitonin levels can increase significantly when there is a bacterial infection or some form of tissue injury.
22 paź 2021 · Procalcitonin levels fall with successful treatment of severe bacterial infection and severe non-infectious inflammatory stimuli. Persistent or recurrent procalcitonin elevation in the latter...
23 kwi 2023 · Procalcitonin (PCT) serum levels have been shown to increase 6 to 12 hours following initial bacterial infections and increase steadily in the two to four hours following the onset of sepsis.
Procalcitonin (PCT), regarded as a biomarker specific for bacterial infections, is used in a variety of clinical settings including primary care, emergency department and intensive care. PCT measurement aids in the diagnosis of sepsis and to guide ...
Determination of normal values with a high sensitive assay revealed normal values to be below 0.05 μg/L. PCT <0.5 μg/L. Systemic infection (sepsis) is not likely. Local bacterial infection is possible. Low risk for progression to severe systemic infection (severe sepsis).
Procalcitonin (PCT) is used as a biomarker for the diagnosis of sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock. At the same time, PCT has also been used to guide antibiotic therapy. This review outlines the main indications for PCT measurement and points out possible pitfalls.
