Procalcitonin (pct) Test
- Category
- Infection
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures procalcitonin, a protein that rises sharply in bacterial infections and sepsis.
Why this test is performed?
Helps distinguish bacterial from viral infections, assess sepsis severity and guide when antibiotics can be safely stopped.
Who should take this test?
Fever, rash, jaundice, suspected exposure to infection, before surgery or pregnancy, as advised by a doctor.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
Usually only slightly or not at all, which helps avoid unnecessary antibiotics.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 15–39 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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