Below the range
Common causes of a low Procalcitonin
- Viral infection (typically stays low)
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a high Procalcitonin.
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Below the range
What causes a low Procalcitonin?
Normal range < 0.10 (bacterial infection unlikely) ng/mL (< 0.10 µg/L SI). Specimen: Serum or plasma. See the full Procalcitonin reference page for the taught thresholds and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Procalcitonin?
The standard teaching reference range for Procalcitonin is < 0.10 (bacterial infection unlikely) ng/mL in conventional units, or < 0.10 µg/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum or plasma.
| Specimen | Serum or plasma |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | < 0.10 (bacterial infection unlikely) ng/mL |
| SI range | < 0.10 µg/L |
| Panel | Inflammatory & Other Chemistry |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Procalcitonin normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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