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Procalcitonin (PCT)
Procalcitonin (PCT)
| Kit Name | Procalcitonin Assay Kit |
| Method | Fluorescence dry quantitative immunoassay |
| Assay Measuring Range | 0.05ng/mL ~ 100ng/mL |
| Incubation Time | 12min |
| Sample Type | Human serum, Plasma (EDTA), Whole Blood (EDTA) |
| Reference Range | < 0.5 ng/mL |
| Storage and Stability |
Detection Buffer: Stable for up to 18 months (Store at 2°C–8°C in a sealed, dark environment). Reaction Plate: Stable for up to 18 months (Store sealed at 2°C–30°C). |
Order Information
| Catalog No. | Product | Test/Kit |
| FFPCTJ500C | Procalcitonin Assay Kit | 25 |
Introduction
Procalcitonin (PCT) is a highly specific and sensitive biomarker widely recognized for the early detection of systemic bacterial infections and sepsis. While PCT levels are typically undetectable in healthy individuals, they rise rapidly in response to severe bacterial infections and pro-inflammatory stimuli, making it an indispensable tool in emergency and intensive care settings.
Clinical Applications
Diagnosis of Sepsis
Serves as a critical frontline indicator for the rapid diagnosis of sepsis, enabling timely and life-saving medical interventions.
Guidance of Antibiotic Therapy
Provides reliable, objective data to guide the initiation, optimization, and safe discontinuation of antibiotic treatments, effectively supporting global antibiotic stewardship.
Differential Diagnosis
Particularly when utilized as a combination assay (such as HBP/PCT), it significantly enhances the differential diagnosis of sepsis and helps distinguish bacterial from non-bacterial or viral infections.
Treatment Monitoring & Early Warning
Enables dynamic tracking of a patient's response to therapy. Continuous monitoring of PCT levels provides an early warning of clinical deterioration and helps clinicians assess the overall efficacy of treatment.