
Procalcitonin use in lower respiratory tract infections
May 10, 2024 · Procalcitonin is a serum biomarker that helps distinguish bacterial infection from other causes of infection or inflammation. In patients with lower respiratory tract infections, procalcitonin …
Procalcitonin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Apr 23, 2023 · In current clinical practice, procalcitonin (PCT) has developed into a promising new biomarker for the early detection of systemic bacterial infections. PCT is a 116-amino acid residue …
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Procalcitonin Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test
What is a procalcitonin test? A procalcitonin test measures the level of procalcitonin in your blood. Normally, you have very low levels of procalcitonin in your blood. But if you have a serious bacterial …
Procalcitonin do's and don'ts | ACP Hospitalist
Jul 5, 2023 · The procal is normal. Stop antibiotics,” said Brad Spellberg, MD, FACP, chief medical officer at the Los Angeles General Medical Center. “It is a useful psychological tool to help doctors …
Procalcitonin (PCT) Guidance | Department of Internal Medicine ...
Procalcitonin can be used at Nebraska Medicine to assist clinicians in the diagnosis of infection and to support antimicrobial therapy decisions.
Procalcitonin Explained
Jun 23, 2025 · Procalcitonin (sometimes just referred to as a procal), precursor molecule of calcitonin has emerged over the past decade as a critical biomarker in the management of infectious diseases, …
Clinical Utility and Measurement of Procalcitonin - PMC
Procalcitonin (PCT), regarded as a biomarker specific for bacterial infections, is used in a variety of clinical settings including primary care, emergency department and intensive care. PCT …
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PRCAL - Overview: Procalcitonin, Serum
Monitoring antibiotic therapy and all-cause mortality for patients diagnosed with severe sepsis or septic shock in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or when obtained in the emergency department or other …