Procalcitonin in Pleural Pleuritis

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine pleural level of procalcitonin in differents situations of pleuritis.

Full Title of Study: “Evaluation de la Mesure du Taux de la Procalcitonine Dans Les Liquides Pleuraux”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective
  • Study Primary Completion Date: February 2011

Detailed Description

Determine pleural level of procalcitonin in pleuritis. Two periods First period evaluation in vitro study/ Determine adequat technique included type of samples tubes for adequat analysis. Second periods : Patient with pleuritis . Empyema or not

Interventions

  • Other: pleural level of procalcitonin
    • no intervention

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • patients with pleuritis

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Pleuritis – Hospitalisation Exclusion Criteria:

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 99 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor

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