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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