Observational study reports limitations of procalcitonin for infection detection in non-hodgkin's lymphoma, suggesting hospitalization for better diagnostics.
Serum PCT levels are heightened in NHL patients, influenced by tumor stage and evolution. The diagnostic application of a solitary PCT test is limited for infection detection. It is recommended that NHL patients be hospitalized to establish a baseline serum PCT level, facilitating its use as a benchmark in infection diagnostics.
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