Procalcitonin

Test information: Elevated procalcitonin concentrations occur in systemic bacterial infections. Relatively low concentrations are seen with viral infections or inflammatory diseases. Procalcitonin is more sensitive than CRP in discriminating between bacterial and viral infections.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

Within 8 hours

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Trust comment ng/ml

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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