Serum amyloid A (SAA) is a major acute phase protein in human beings, and dogs. The level of SAA proteins in blood increases within just a few hours following the onset of various inflammatory stimuli. These include infection, trauma and surgery
PCT(Procalcitonin) is a peptide precursor of the hormone calcitonin. Measurement of PCT can be used as an authoritative marker for diagnosis and stratification of sepsis.