Procalcitonin (PCT) test

Detects procalcitonin—a marker for bacterial infection and sepsis. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).

Sample – serum / plasma, Whole blood / serum / plasma

Result in 15 min.

Accuracy 98.8 %

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What is this test?

The procalcitonin (PCT) test evaluates the level of PCT in the blood—a marker that increases significantly in the presence of bacterial infection and sepsis. It helps emergency and intensive care departments distinguish between bacterial and viral infections and make decisions regarding the prescription or discontinuation of antibiotics.

Technical information

Method: Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
Result in: 15 min
Storage temperature: 2–30 °C
Shelf life: 24 months
Sensitivity: 98.7 %
Specificity: 98.9 %
Accuracy: 98.8 %
Equipment: Not required – visual reading
Compliance: CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device

Variants and order codes

Code	Specimen	Format	Pack size	Cut-off
AF-PANWVU	Serum / plasma	Cassette	10 tests	1 ng/mL
AF-SU9ZZB	Whole blood / serum / plasma	Cassette	10 tests	1 ng/mL