Recommendation ID
NG143/03
Question

Diagnosis: The GDG recommends that a UK study of the performance characteristics and cost-effectiveness of procalcitonin versus C-reactive protein in identifying serious bacterial infection in children with fever without apparent source be carried out.

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Fever in under 5s: assessment and initial management
Number
NG143
Date issued
November 2019

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 30/11/2021