Procalcitonin

Specimen:

Collect

  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Green Top (Li Heparin)
  • One Lavender (EDTA)
  • One Pink Top (EDTA)

Submit

  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Also Acceptable:
  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Special Handling

  • Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature
  • Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection

Rejection Criteria

  • Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
  • Specimens stabilized with azide.

Stability

Ambient: 1 Day(s); Refrigerated: 2 Day(s); Frozen: 12 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 Day(s)

CPT Codes

  • 84145

Components

  • 93845 - PROCALCITONIN
Last Updated: May 19, 2025 @ 9:13 am

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