Procalcitonin (PCT) Testing
LRTI – Initial Antibiotic Use

LRTI – Initial Antibiotic Use

Note

To be used in non-critically ill suspected Upper & Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (including Bronchitis, COPD Exacerbation & Community Acquired Pneumonia) to aid in decision making regarding ANTIBIOTIC INITIATION

Procalcitonin tests to be repeated every 2-3 days