Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Protocol - Diagnostic
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:
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To assess the diagnostic accuracy of PCT, CRP and presepsin for sepsis in adults and children.
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To investigate sources of heterogeneity in the estimates of diagnostic accuracy
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To compare the performance of the above tests.
