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Test Code PCT Procalcitonin

Patient Preparation

No special preparations required

Container

Light Green / Mint Green
(PST Tube) (Plasma Separator Tube) (Lithium Heparin Tube)

Acceptable Specimens

Preferred:

  • Plasma: Li- Heparin

Serum, K2-EDTA plasma, K3-EDTA plasma

Specimen Stability

24 hours capped at 15-25°C
48 hours capped at 2-8°C
3 months at -20°C
Thaw samples only once

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 hour

Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry

CPT Codes

84145

Collection Instructions

Draw sample using normal venipuncture technique

Minimum Volume:

  • Adult: 500 uL
  • Pediatric: 300 uL

Reference Ranges

Measuring range:

< 0.05 ng/mL

 

Critical Ranges

Critical ranges not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection/ Interfering Substances

IcterusThreshold: >60 mg/dL 
Hemolysis Threshold: >500 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold: >1000 mg/dL

Methodology

Siemens Atellica - ImmunoAssay