Procalcitonin

Test Code

PCTP

Specimen Name

Procalcitonin

CPT Codes

  • 84145

Collect

SST-Serum Also acceptable Lithium-Heparin Plasma.

Stability

48 hours refrigerated, then must be separated and frozen in a transport tube. 7 days frozen.

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Performed

Performed as needed

Components

Additional Information

Draw SST, allow to clot completely, or other tube and centrifuge. Separate plasma into specimen transport tube if no gel separator.

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  • Serum 
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