Sepsis - Brochure

Procalcitonin (PCT) is a biomarker used for the diagnosis of bacterial infection and sepsis. PCT is a prohormone for calcitonin, and is secreted by various cell types in response to infection and inflammation. PCT as biomarker of bacterial infections is used in a variety of setting, including primary care, emergency room and intensive care, where PCT can be used to guide and monitor antibiotic treatment.