\ud83d\udccdPCT is a precursor of the hormone calcitonin. A marker of bacteriological infections and sepsis.
\n\ud83d\udccdProcalcitonin is a specific and very sensitive marker that allows for differential diagnosis between bacteriological infection and viral, autoimmune, allergic, fungal, diseases.
\nPatients with septic disease should have their blood procalcitonin levels monitored.
\n\u2757\ufe0fThis indicator helps determine the severity of the septic condition and the generalization of the infectious process.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc89Preparation for the test: take the material only on an empty stomach:
\n\u2013 do not eat for 6-8 hours;
\n\u2013 drink only water without impurities;
\n\u2013 do not take medication before delivery (only as directed by a doctor. When completing the order form, be sure to notify the Medi Lab+ laboratory administrator about this fact<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd2cMon-Fri:
\nCollection 7:00-12:00 - result from 15:00-18:00
\nCollection 12:00-15:00 - result from 18:00-20:00<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1With COVID-19, a procalcitonin (PCT) test is prescribed as one of the examinations to monitor the risk of complications, including the appropriateness and amount of antibiotic and bacterial drugs during treatment.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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