Procalcitonin Blood Test
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| Feature |
Labcorp
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Quest Diagnostics
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| Price | Coming soon | $100.49 |
| Results in | — | ~5 business days |
| Sample type | — | Blood Serum |
| Require fasting | — | No |
About the test
Used in the diagnosis of bacteremia and septicemia in adults and children (including neonates), renal involvement in urinary tract infection in children, bacterial infection in neutropenic patients, and in the diagnosis, risk stratification, and monitoring of septic shock, systemic secondary infection post-surgery, as well as in severe trauma, burns, and multiorgan failure. Differential diagnosis of bacterial versus viral meningitis. Differential diagnosis of community-acquired bacterial versus viral pneumonia. Monitoring of therapeutic response to antibacterial therapy.
Included biomarkers & Reference ranges
| Biomarker | Reference range |
|---|---|
| Procalcitonin Measures procalcitonin, a protein that rises sharply in bacterial infections, used to help assess serious infection and guide decisions about antibiotics. | — |
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, and sex (M/F). Your report shows your exact range. Click any biomarker to see its optimal range and what your results mean.
How it works
- 1. Order online No referral or insurance
- 2. Get a requisition By email in 24–72 hours
- 3. Visit a draw center Bring a matching photo ID
- 4. Get results Securely by email
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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