Transplantation proceedings
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Review Meta Analysis
Diagnostic value of serum procalcitonin in solid organ transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to define the role of procalcitonin (PCT) in identifying infectious complication in organ transplant recipients. ⋯ The existing literature suggests reasonable sensitivity and specificity for the PCT test in identifying infection complications among patients undergoing solid organ transplantation. Given the imperfect sensitivity and specificity of the PCT test, medical decisions should be based on both PCT test results and clinical findings.