Calprotectin as a valuable prognostic marker in care of COVID-19 patients
The rising numbers of SARS-CoV-2 infections during the recent weeks are again pushing the health systems to their limits. Early identification of infected patients who will develop severe COVID-19 can help hospitals to better allocate essential resources.
The role of calprotectin (plasma and serum) in early identification of neutrophil activation and hyper-inflammatory response in both COVID-19 and COVID-19 related sepsis has been confirmed in several studies. These research results indicate that calprotectin can be used in the risk assessment and prediction of which COVID-19 patients are at risk of developing severe complications such as respiratory failure and/or mortality.
Therefore, calprotectin can be used as a valuable biomarker for early evaluation of the disease severity and identification of patients at risk to progress to severe form of the disease, contributing to effective triage and care of COVID-19 patients.
Below you will find more information about plasma and serum calprotectin related to COVID-19. If you are interested in more information about calprotectin or in validation at your laboratory, please reach out to marketing@gentian.com
WEBINAR: The role of calprotectin in COVID-19
ARTICLES AND STUDIES
FAQ: Why is calprotectin upregulated in COVID-19?
FAQ: What role can plasma & serum calprotectin play in severe COVID-19?
Studies Demonstrate Use of Gentian Calprotectin Test to Triage COVID-19 Patients
Study confirms significantly elevated levels of calprotectin in patients with severe COVID-19
The role of Calprotectin in COVID-19 – results from clinical studies
New study results confirm the value of calprotectin in management of COVID-19 patients
Multicenter study confirms calprotectin’s role in risk stratification in COVID-19
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