Procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, and presepsin for the diagnosis of sepsis in adults and children

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Diagnostic test accuracy). The objectives are as follows: The objectives of this review are: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of PCT, CRP and presepsin for sepsis in adults and children. To investigate sources of heterogeneity in the estimates of diagnostic accuracy To compare the performance of the above tests.