Multi-parameter determination of TNFα, PCT and CRP for point-of-care testing.

Procalcitonin as a Marker of Neonatal Sepsis in Intensive Care Units

Background: The appropriateness of using serum levels of procalcotonin (PCT) for early diagnosis of newborn sepsis is still controversial. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to compare the usefulness of PCT with those of serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell (WBC) counts in the diagnosis and response to treatment of neonatal sepsis. Methods: A total of 47 ...

Correlation between Standard Clinical Chemistry and Point of Care Testing Analyzers on Hemoglobin A1C Determination

بررسی میزان CRP در کودکان مبتلا به سندرم پاسخ التهابی منتشر (SIRS)، سپسیس و سپتیک شوک و مقایسه‌ی آن با پروکلسی تونین

Background and Objective: Most of the studies emphasize increasing PCT in septic shock. The aim of this study was to determine the level of CRP in children suffering from bacterial infection and compare it with PCT in children hospitalised in Mousavi Hospital. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out with 81 children aged 3 months to13 years old hospitalised in pediatrics ward and the ...

Diagnostic values of red cell distribution width, platelet distribution width and neutrophil-lymphocyte count ratio for sepsis.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of red blood cell distribution width (RDW), platelet distribution width (PDW), the neutrophil-lymphocyte count ratio (NLCR), procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) for the prediction of sepsis. A total of 120 consecutive patients who underwent blood culture testing were included. The PCT and CRP levels, and RDW, PDW and N...

The Relationship between Thyroid Hormones and Procalcitonin with Neonatal Sepsis: A Case Control Study in Iran, 2017

Background and Objective: Neonatal sepsis (NS) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in neonates. Correct and early diagnosis of NS can prevent its complications. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the levels of thyroid hormones and procalcitonin (PCT) with NS. Materials and Methods: In this case control study, 40 term neonates with proven NS diagnosis and ...