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Procalcitonin: A marker Of Sepsis

Procalcitonin: A marker Of Sepsis

(Summary description)Procalcitonin (PCT) is a blood test. If bacterial sepsis is suspected, it is a serious systemic infection that may be life-threatening. The procalcitonin protein test is a quick diagnosis and may save lives. The easy way.

Procalcitonin: A marker Of Sepsis

(Summary description)Procalcitonin (PCT) is a blood test. If bacterial sepsis is suspected, it is a serious systemic infection that may be life-threatening. The procalcitonin protein test is a quick diagnosis and may save lives. The easy way.

Procalcitonin (PCT) is a blood test. If bacterial sepsis is suspected, it is a serious systemic infection that may be life-threatening. The procalcitonin protein test is a quick diagnosis and may save lives The easy way.

 

 

  一. The Role Of Procalcitonin

 

Procalcitonin is a peptide naturally produced in the body and can be used as a marker of sepsis. In healthy individuals, procalcitonin does not increase. When a person is sick and suspected of having sepsis, procalcitonin testing is required to determine whether the bacterial infection is widespread.

 

It is important to note that procalcitonin cannot diagnose certain infections. On the contrary, it is a powerful indicator of systemic infection. If the procalcitonin test is positive, the doctor will order other tests to confirm the diagnosis.These may include blood cultures and complete blood counts (CBC).

 

  二. Local Infection And Systemic Infection

 

In some cases, the procalcitonin protein test can be used to distinguish serious local infections from systemic infections. Local infections include pneumonia, tooth abscess or urinary tract infection (UTI). In contrast, sepsis is a systemic infection that has entered the bloodstream and spread to all areas of the body.

Although local infection may be life-threatening, sepsis is more likely and requires active medical intervention. Usually, things as small as athlete's foot can cause sepsis. Symptoms of sepsis include fever, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, and confusion. If left untreated, sepsis can lead to septic shock and even death. In fact, for every hour of delay in treatment, the risk of death increases by at least 8%.

 

 

  三. Interpret Test Results

 

Although the results of the procalcitonin test should be interpreted by a doctor or qualified healthcare provider, the results are roughly classified as follows:

 

● Normal:0至0.05µg / L(µg / L)

 

● Low Risk Of Sepsis:小于0.5 µg / L

 

● Possible Sepsis:0.5 µg / L至2 µg / L

 

● Moderate To High Risk Of Sepsis:2 µg / L和10 µg / L

 

● Severe Sepsis: 10 µg/L or Higher

 

The results of procalcitonin determinations can also be used to determine whether the infection may be caused by bacteria or viruses. If the symptoms of infection are severe but the level of procalcitonin is low, the cause is probably a virus. This will ensure proper medication and avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics.

Studies have shown that in patients with sepsis, the higher the level of procalcitonin, the greater the risk of severe sepsis, septic shock and death. The true value of procalcitonin levels is that it allows early treatment of sepsis, and even treatment of infections a few hours ago will make the development of diseases that may fall into intensive care have different outcomes.

 

  四. Other Causes Of Elevated Procalcitonin Levels

 

In addition to sepsis, there are other reasons that cause an individual to increase the level of procalcitonin. For example, in newborns, the level of procalcitonin is naturally high, and serious injury or surgery may also cause it to rise, but no sepsis, non-septic shock, medication and cancer can also cause the trigger to rise. Regardless of the cause, any condition that lowers blood oxygen levels can cause an increase in calcitonin, even if there is no infection. These problems include asthma, pneumonia, and cardiac arrest.

 

Note: The level of procalcitonin only predicts the possibility of a certain infection, the results of procalcitonin are instructive, not diagnostic. Treat the test results as a sign that further testing should be done, rather than an actual diagnosis.Assess the entire range of their current health conditions and treat them based on the physician’s clinical judgment.

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