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Procalcitonin (PCT) Test-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

August 20, 2023 by Medical Lab Notes
Procalcitonin (PCT) Test-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The Procalcitonin (PCT) test is a medical diagnostic test used to measure the levels of procalcitonin in the blood. Procalcitonin is a precursor protein to the hormone calcitonin, which is primarily involved in regulating calcium metabolism. However, procalcitonin itself is not a hormone; rather, …

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