Evaluation of a card test for procalcitonin in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis peritonitis

Yilmaz F. M., Yilmaz G., Akay H., Duranay M., Yuecel D.

ANNALS OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY, cilt.44, ss.482-484, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 44
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1258/000456307781646094
  • Dergi Adı: ANNALS OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.482-484
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Background Peritonitis is an important complication in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. Procalcitonin (PCT) has recently been identified as an inflammation marker and recommended as a new potential marker in CAPD peritonitis. We aimed to study a card test for PCT and compare the results with the conventional markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and white blood cell (WBC) count.