PCT Procalcitonin, Wizbiotech
- Brand: Wizbiotech
- Biomarker: Procalcitonin (PCT)
- Original manufacturer: China
- Test principle: Fluorescence (lateral flow)
- Reaction time: 15 mins
- Volume: 20 µL whole blood, serum, or plasma
- Measuring Range: Quantitative detection
- R² against reference method: R = 0.9896 (correlation with ECLIA: Y = 0.997X + 0.041)
- Available Certification: CE, UKCA
- Package: 1/5/20/25 tests
The PCT Rapid Detection Kit from Wizbiotech is a fast, lab-grade in-vitro diagnostic tool for quantifying procalcitonin levels in human blood samples. It’s designed to aid in rapid differentiation of bacterial infections and guide antibiotic stewardship decisions. Using a fluorescence-based lateral flow immunoassay, the kit delivers precise results in just 15 minutes. Procalcitonin levels rise within 3 hours of infection onset, making it a timely marker for early bacterial infection detection. Stable at 2–30 °C, the kit has a 24-month shelf life and suits point-of-care settings like hospitals, emergency departments, ICUs, and outpatient clinics.