“…The researchers suggested that serial lactate and ProCT measurements may be used together to enhance the results (Phua et al, 2008). Other studies showed that ProCT is elevated in patients with sepsis, which qualified ProCT as an acceptable biomarker (Azevedo et al, 2012;Becker, Snider, & Nylen, 2010;Kibe, Adams, & Barlow, 2011;McLean, Tang, & Huang, 2015;Riedel, 2012). Shapiro et al (2009) defined a panel of biomarkers consisting of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, interleukin-1ra, and Protein C. This panel of biomarkers was a good predictor of severe sepsis, septic shock, and death of patients with suspected sepsis in Emergency Departments (Shapiro et al, 2009).…”