Procalcitonin

Sample Type Blood
Pre-test Information No special preparation is required for the test.
Report Delivery Same Day
Price ₹ 3100
This test used to diagnose sepsis and to determine the risk of progressing to severe sepsis and sepsis shock. The assay is useful in identifying serious bacterial infections and in distinguishing between bacterial and non-bacterial conditions. Procalcitonin is a substance produced in the body in response to a bacterial infection. The test is also helpful in guiding antibiotic treatment.