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Procalcitonin
Sample: Blood
Are there any precautions to take before the Procalcitonin (PCT) test? There are generally no specific precautions to take before the PCT test. However, it is important to inform your healthcare provider about any medications or supplements you are taking, as they may potentially interfere with the test results.
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Many markers have been proposed to be the most promising candidates, such as leukocyte count, C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT). CRP is an acute-phase protein produced by the liver. PCT is the prehormone of calcitonin that is normally secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid in response to hypercalcaemia.
What is the difference between procalcitonin and CRP?
Many markers have been proposed to be the most promising candidates, such as leukocyte count, C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT). CRP is an acute-phase protein produced by the liver. PCT is the prehormone of calcitonin that is normally secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid in response to hypercalcaemia.
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