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HelpTest Code PCT Procalcitonin
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: GRN PST
Acceptable: Gold SST, Red Top or EDTA
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Green PST, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 8 hrs, Refrigerated 48 hours, Frozen 6 months
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
2-site sandwich immunoassay using chemiluminescence
CPT(s)
84145
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Cerner Test Code
PCT
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Grossly lipemic, hemolyzed or icteric specimens.