Rapid Test Kit Sample PCT Rapid Test Clinical Significance
PCT Overview
Procalcitonin (PCT) is a glycoprotein without hormone activity
found by assicot et al. 1993. It is mainly produced by bacterial
toxins and inflammatory cytokines, which usually does not increase
in the state of non infectious inflammation. At present, it has
been used as an important index to distinguish bacteria and sepsis.
Clinical Significance Of PCT
- The preferred marker for the 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 | There is no systemic inflammation or mild inflammation, which may
be local inflammation or local infection | It is recommended that you look for the cause of infection or other
causes of elevated PCT and use antibiotics |
| 0.5~2 | Moderate systemic inflammatory response may be caused by other
conditions, such as infectious or inflammatory trauma, major
surgery or cardiogenic shock | It is recommended that you identify possible infection factors. If
you find infection, we recommend that you check PCT within 6 to 24
hours |
| 2-10 | The most likely cause is sepsis, severe sepsis, or septic shock.
Higher risk of organ dysfunction | We recommend that you check your PCT every day. High PCT (4D):
Rethinking the treatment of sepsis |
| ≧10 | Almost all patients have severe sepsis or septic shock, which is
usually associated with organ failure and a high risk of death | We recommend that you monitor PCT every day to evaluate the effect
of treatment |
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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