Introduction

Procalcitonin (PCT) Is composed of 116 amino acids and is produced by parafollicular Cells (C cells) of the thyroid and by the neuroendocrine cells of the lung and the intestine.

GP One Step Test for PCT(Colloidal Gold) Is used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of patients suspected of bacterial infection, trauma or shock.

 

Measuring Range:0.1~50.0 ng/ml

Intended use

 

·Diagnosis of inflammation or infection

·the best indicator of sepsis

·Effective administration of antibiotics