Procalcitonin (PCT) test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Procalcitonin (PCT) test
Detects procalcitonin—a marker for bacterial infection and sepsis. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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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 |