Serum Procalcitonin Price in Bangladesh

What is Serum Procalcitonin?

Procalcitonin (PCT) is a biomarker used to assess bacterial infections and sepsis. The test involves a blood sample, typically drawn from a vein.

No special preparation is needed, though fasting may be required in some cases. During the test, expect minimal discomfort from the needle insertion.

Potential risks include slight bleeding, bruising, or infection at the needle site. Results are interpreted based on PCT levels—higher levels suggest bacterial infection, while lower levels may indicate viral infections or absence of severe infection.

Conditions like kidney disease or recent surgery can affect results.

What to expect & how to prepare

A sample is collected at the centre and analysed in the laboratory. The sample type — blood, urine, stool or another body fluid — depends on the specific test, and the collection staff will tell you which one applies.

• Fasting: only some laboratory tests need fasting, and this varies test by test. Ask the centre whether fasting is required for this specific test when you book, rather than assuming.
• Medication: tell the laboratory about medicines, supplements and recent injections, because some can affect results.
• Requesting slip: bring the doctor's advice or previous reports so the laboratory runs and compares the right test.
• Report timing: turnaround differs between routine and specialised tests — the centre will tell you when your report is ready.

Have a registered doctor interpret the result together with your symptoms rather than self-diagnosing from reference ranges.

Serum Procalcitonin price comparison by diagnostic centre

Indicative prices in Bangladeshi Taka, cheapest first. Confirm the current charge and any package discounts directly with the centre.