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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