The procalcitonin test may be used, along with other tests and examinations, to help detect or rule out sepsis in a seriously ill person. It has primarily been used in people who seek care at emergency departments or who are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) with signs and symptoms that may be due to sepsis.The procalcitonin test may be used to help:Determine the risk that a critically ill person will progress to severe sepsis and septic shock, or the risk of the person dyingDistinguish between bacterial and non-bacterial causes of infections, such as meningitis and pneumoniaDiagnose kidney infections in children with urinary tract infectionsDetect the development of a secondary bacterial infection in a person who has tissue damage due to trauma or surgery, or a viral illness such as pneumoniaGuide antibiotic treatment and/or monitor effectiveness—the test may be used in helping to decide whether antibiotics should be started or stopped for patients with lower respiratory infections and whether antibiotics can be discontinued in patients with sepsisExamples of other tests that may be used along with procalcitonin include C-reactive protein (CRP), cultures (e.g., blood culture, urine culture), lactate, blood gases, complete blood count (CBC), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis.
Sample Type - Blood
Reporting Time - 1 Day
Prerequisites - No special preparation required
Price - ₹3190/-
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