Procalcitonin Test Price | Lahalak Platform
A vital biomarker for rapid differentiation between bacterial and viral infections. It helps doctors make critical decisions regarding antibiotic use and assess sepsis severity to save lives.
Scientific name: Procalcitonin Test
The procalcitonin (PCT) test is a quantitative measurement of the serum level of the peptide procalcitonin. Procalcitonin is a precursor to the hormone calcitonin, and its blood levels are normally very low. During severe systemic bacterial infections (sepsis), many tissues (especially outside the thyroid gland) produce large amounts of it, leading...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate and rapid analysis to measure the level of procalcitonin (PCT) in blood serum.
- Consult an infectious disease or intensive care specialist to interpret the results in the context of the clinical situation.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required. The sample can be taken at any time, especially in emergency situations.
- The doctor should be informed about when the symptoms began, as well as about any medications the patient is taking (especially antibiotics).
- No other special preparations are required.
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