Prognostic value of procalcitonin and lipopolysaccharide binding protein incancer patients with chemotherapy-associated febrile neutropenia presenting to an emergency department

Abstract

A single measurement of PCT performs similarly as MASCC score to predict serious medical complications in cancer patients with febrile neutropenia and can be a useful tool for risk stratification. Besides, low PCT concentrations can be used to rule-out the presence of bacteraemia.