Above the range
Common causes of a high Procalcitonin
- Bacterial sepsis
- Severe bacterial infection
- Major trauma or burns
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a low Procalcitonin.
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Above the range
What causes a high Procalcitonin?
Normal range < 0.10 (bacterial infection unlikely) ng/mL (< 0.10 µg/L SI). Specimen: Serum or plasma. See the full Procalcitonin reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Procalcitonin?
The standard teaching reference range for Procalcitonin is < 0.10 (bacterial infection unlikely) ng/mL in conventional units, or < 0.10 µg/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum or plasma.
| Specimen | Serum or plasma |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | < 0.10 (bacterial infection unlikely) ng/mL |
| SI range | < 0.10 µg/L |
| Panel | Inflammatory & Other Chemistry |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Procalcitonin normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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