Serum Procalcitonin, Hematology Parameters, and Cell Morphology in Multiple Clinical Conditions and Sepsis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The clinical value of procalcitonin (PCT) in infection diagnosis and antibiotic stewardship is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between serum PCT and different clinical conditions as well as other infectious/inflammatory parameters in different septic patients in order to elucidate the value of PCT detection in infection management.

Methods

Chemiluminescence immunoassay was used for serum PCT analysis. Hematology analysis was used for complete blood cell count. Digital automated cell morphology analysis was used for blood cell morphology examination. Blood, urine, and stool cultures were performed according to routine clinical laboratory standard operating procedures. C-reactive protein (CRP) was analyzed by immunoturbidimetry. Erythr

SUBMITTER: Feng P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11520939 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature