Procalcitonin

Why it is done

Sepsis assessment, antibiotic decisions.

Preparation

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.

What it measures

A marker that rises in bacterial infection.

Sample type

Blood

If the result is high

Bacterial infection more likely.

If the result is low

Bacterial infection less likely.

संबंधित स्थितियाँ

entry-health-condition-sepsis

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सामान्य प्रश्न

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.

Procalcitonin क्यों किया जाता है?
Sepsis assessment, antibiotic decisions.

Procalcitonin के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
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.