Procalcitonin / Interleukin-6 (PCT/IL-6) Performance Index In ICU
Overview of PCT / IL-6
With the deepening of the research on calcitonin (PCT) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), the medical community found that PCT combined with IL-6 can be complementary, and has higher diagnostic value for joints. IL-6 is an accurate predictor of prognosis and is a "warning" marker of inflammation and sepsis. PCT is a special diagnostic index of sepsis. PCT combined with IL-6 can be used for the diagnosis and prognosis of sepsis.
PCT / IL-6 performance index
| Detection range | sample size | Sample type | Test time |
| PCT | 0.1～100ng/mL | 40μl | Serum / plasma / whole blood | 15min |
| IL-6 | 2～4000pg/mL
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Clinical significance of PCT / IL-6
- To achieve the whole process management of bacterial infection / sepsis, the diagnosis of sepsis is more effective
- Early warning and rapid diagnosis of sepsis
- Identification of Gram-negative bacteria
Clinical comparison of PCT / IL-6
Application Department
Emergency, ICU, laboratory, infection, respiratory, pediatrics, neonatology, hematology, rheumatology, etc.
Company profile
Zhongxiu Science And Technology Co.,Ltd., is a high-tech enterprise engaged in the research and development, production and operation of in vitro diagnostic products. The in vitro diagnostic products developed by the company cover POCT series, microbial series, biochemical series and immune series reagents and supporting instruments.
The company has always adhered to the core concept of "fast and accurate, living up to life", committed to providing society with excellent products and services, and contributing to the cause of human health.
