Presepsin (sCD14-ST) is part of the non-specific immune system. In case of bacterial infection, the Presepsin serum levels will increase.
Presepsin is a reliable, sensitive and specific sepsis marker, whose serum levels will be highlighted earlier than other biomarkers. More, the Presepsin level is an important tool in the diagnosis of sepsis and allows stratification of the severity of septic patients. Presepsin's concentration correlates with the APACHE II, GCS, MEDS and SOFA scores, and the prevalence of organ dysfunction. Therefore, Presepsin is an early predictor of host response and mortality in septic patients.
Presepsin can be used to diagnose sepsis in various clinical situations or to monitor the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy.
Apart from diagnostic utility, Presepsin appears to be a strong predictor for complications and outcome in patients undergoing surgery.
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