International Journal of Biology Research

International Journal of Biology Research


International Journal of Biology Research
International Journal of Biology Research
Vol. 3, Issue 2 (2018)

Rapid identification of bacterial infection in blood using procalcitonin as a potential biomarker


Kathirvel Priyanka, Prasad Patnam Prathyusha, P Kalaiarasi, B Thipurasundari, Kandaswamy Selvakumar

Sepsis is referred to as the presence of infection along with systemic manifestations of infection. Bacterial sepsis is defined as bacteremia with or without organ dysfunction. The presence of bacteria in blood is usually confirmed by blood culture which needs 5-7days for confirmation. Procalcitonin synthesized as a pro hormone of calcitonin which helps to detect the same within hours. The study was conducted using procalcitonin as a biomarker for bacterial infection. Based on the concentration present in the serum are supports to decide whether the blood culture is a desirable one. Ultimately this decision is a favorable one to reduce the patient’s unnecessary stress, hospital stay and financial burdens.
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How to cite this article:
Kathirvel Priyanka, Prasad Patnam Prathyusha, P Kalaiarasi, B Thipurasundari, Kandaswamy Selvakumar. Rapid identification of bacterial infection in blood using procalcitonin as a potential biomarker. International Journal of Biology Research, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 51-55
International Journal of Biology Research