Procalcitonin (PCT) is an important marker to help: diagnose sepsis in critically ill patients and to help determine the risk of progressing to severe sepsis and septic shock; to help identify serious bacterial infections and to distinguish between bacterial and non-bacterial conditions; to help guide antibiotic treatment.
Frequency: Monthly
Samples per set: 3 x 0.5mL samples
Procalcitonin Programme | ||
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Analyte | Approx. Range Covered | |
Procalcitonin | 0 – 100 | ng/mL |
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