Serum Procalcitonin for Prediction of Renal Parenchymal Involvement in Children with Urinary Tract Infections: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Clinical Studies

In children with culture-proven UTI, a serum PCT value >0.5 ng/mL predicts reasonably well the presence of RPI, as evidenced by DMSA scintigraphy. PCT may aid in the identification of children with UTI, necessitating more intense evaluation and management.