Comparative Evaluation of Procalcitonin and C-Reactive Protein  as Biomarkers in Suspected Sepsis

Dr. Smruti Mohanty, Dr. Mohamad Aarif, Dr. Bijay Kumar Mahaseth, Dr. Rupendra Kumar Sao

Comparative Evaluation of Procalcitonin and C-Reactive Protein as Biomarkers in Suspected Sepsis

Authors

Dr. Smruti Mohanty, Dr. Mohamad Aarif, Dr. Bijay Kumar Mahaseth, Dr. Rupendra Kumar Sao

Keywords:

Sepsis; Procalcitonin (PCT); C reactive protein (CRP); Biomarkers; Leukocyte Count

Abstract

Background: Sepsis is a lifethreatening condition associated withhigh morbidity and mortality,particularly in intensive care units.Early diagnosis remains challengingdue to non-specific clinical featuresand delays in blood culture results.Biomarkers such as procalcitonin

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Published

2026-04-23

How to Cite

Dr. Smruti Mohanty, Dr. Mohamad Aarif, Dr. Bijay Kumar Mahaseth, Dr. Rupendra Kumar Sao. (2026). Comparative Evaluation of Procalcitonin and C-Reactive Protein as Biomarkers in Suspected Sepsis. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(1), 1819–1825. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/1786