Procalcitonin (PCT) is a non hormonal glycoprotein discovered by assicot et al. In 1993. It is mainly produced under the stimulation of bacterial toxins and inflammatory cytokines, and does not increase in non infectious inflammation. At present, it has been used as an important indicator to identify bacteria and sepsis at home and abroad.

Clinical Significance Of PCT

The first choice marker for diagnosis and detection of sepsis
Differential diagnosis of bacterial infection and viral infection
Guide the use of antibiotics
Prognosis evaluation

PCT concentration (ng/ml)	Clinical significance	Disposal suggestions
<0.05	Normal value
0.1~0.25	Bacterial infection is unlikely	Antibiotics are not recommended
0.25~0.5	No or slight systemic inflammatory response, caused by local inflammation or local infection.	Antibiotics should be used for PCT caused by infection or other reasons.
0.5~2	Inflammation in the medium system may be infection or other diseases, such as injury, inflammation, major surgery. Cardiac shock	If there are possible infection factors, it is recommended to check PCT six hours after.
2-10	Most likely sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock, with a high risk of organ dysfunction	It is recommended to review PCT daily. If PCT continues to be high (>4d): reconsider the treatment of sepsis
≧10	Almost all of them are severe sepsis or septic shock, often accompanied by organ failure, with a high risk of death	It is suggested that PCT should be monitored daily to evaluate the therapeutic effect

PCT performance index

Detection range	sample size	Sample type	Test time
0.1~100ng/mL	60μl	Whole blood / serum / plasma	15min

Clinical comparison of PCT

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15min Plasma Procalcitonin Rapid Test Kit For Medicine Hematology

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