Our ICU staff have been using PCT for the last 18 months. It seems to be a
much more efficient marker of sepsis than CRP - high levels falling on
successful treatment when CRP shows little change or even rises. A second
rise in PCT seems to be a very ominous sign. We are currently auditing
results to see if it can be used to indicate cessation of antibiotic therapy
sooner than other indicators. I am told that even the more sceptical ICU
consultants are beginning to use it!
Dr Paul Chubb
Biochemistry Department
Fremantle Hospital
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From: Hyde Philip (ULHT) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 6:40 PM
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Subject: Procalcitonin
Dear all,
Anyone trialling / using procalcitonin as (another) marker for sepsis ?
Opinions / experiences welcomed,
Philip Hyde
Pilgrim Hospital
Boston
UK
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