Journal of cellular biochemistry
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Meta Analysis
The diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein for sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The objective of this study was to systematically evaluate the clinical value of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein in the diagnosis of adult patients with sepsis. ⋯ In this meta-analysis, our results together indicate a moderate degree of value of PCT and CRP for the diagnosis of sepsis in adult patients. The diagnosis accuracy and specificity of PCT are higher than those of CRP.