The Procalcitonin looks at a marker that rises in bacterial infection. It is done for: sepsis assessment, antibiotic decisions.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
The Procalcitonin looks at a marker that rises in bacterial infection. It is done for: sepsis assessment, antibiotic decisions. Why it is done: Sepsis assessment, antibiotic decisions. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references
Sepsis assessment, antibiotic decisions.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Bacterial infection more likely. Low or negative may mean: Bacterial infection less likely. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
A marker that rises in bacterial infection.
Blood
Bacterial infection more likely.
Bacterial infection less likely.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Procalcitonin measure?
A marker that rises in bacterial infection.
Why is the Procalcitonin done?
Sepsis assessment, antibiotic decisions.
Do I need to fast for the Procalcitonin?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Procalcitonin mean?
Bacterial infection more likely.
What does a low or negative Procalcitonin mean?
Bacterial infection less likely.
What is the normal range for the Procalcitonin?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Procalcitonin done?
Sepsis assessment, antibiotic decisions.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Procalcitonin?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Bacterial infection more likely. Low or negative may mean: Bacterial infection less likely. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references