- PCTP
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
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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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