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Test Code PCT Procalcitonin

Additional Codes

Spectrum Code: SHO3072

Performing Laboratory

Spectrum Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Mint top/Lithium Heparin

Specimen Volume: 4.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume:  1.0 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.

 

Reference Values

≤0.25 ng/mL

Interpretive Comments:

<0.05 ng/mL = Negative
0.05-0.25 ng/mL = Low, bacterial infection is possible but unlikely.
0.26-0.50 ng/mL ng/mL = Intermediate; bacterial infection is likely.
> 0.50 ng/mL = High; bacterial infection is very likely.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay (ELFA)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84145

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 48 hours

Frozen: Aliquot plasma for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours