Procalcitonin (hormone) level

Procedure Information

What is a Procalcitonin (hormone) Level?

A Procalcitonin (hormone) Level is a test to measure the amount of the hormone procalcitonin in the blood.

Why would I get a Procalcitonin (hormone) Level?

A Procalcitonin (hormone) Level may be used to help diagnose a bacterial infection, and to help guide decisions about antibiotics.

What happens during a Procalcitonin (hormone) Level?

During a Procalcitonin (hormone) Level procedure, a health care professional will take a small blood sample from you with a needle.

What to expect after a Procalcitonin (hormone) Level?

After the Procalcitonin (hormone) Level procedure, you may experience slight pain, redness, swelling, or bruising where the needle was inserted. These symptoms should go away quickly. The results of the Procalcitonin (hormone) Level will be available a few days after the procedure.

Conclusion

A Procalcitonin (hormone) Level is a simple procedure used to measure the amount of the hormone procalcitonin in the blood. It may be used to help diagnose a bacterial infection and to help guide decisions about antibiotics. It involves taking a small sample of blood, and the results are typically available a few days later. After the procedure, there may be slight pain and other temporary side effects at the needle site.