Investigation

Information: Procalcitonin, a peptide precursor of calcitonin, a hormone synthesized by parafollicular C cells of thyroid gland, after exposure to bacterial toxins. Serum procalcitonin level increases 2-4 hours after bacterial infection.  Procalcitonin can be detectable for up to 7 days. Patients ICU & sepsis- high procalcitonin have high risk of severe sepsis, septic shock, poor […]