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Test Code PROCAL Procalcitonin, S/P

Important Note

Providers are encouraged to review the Procalcitonin Instructions for Use document for detailed information on interpreting results.

Specimen Information

Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.

No special patient preparation is necessary.

 

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4.0 mL 1.0 mL 0.6 mL 48 hrs
Green Plasma Refrigerate 4.0 mL 1.0 mL 0.6 mL 48 hrs

Reject Due To:

- Moderate or Marked Hemolysis

- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled

 

Note: Samples stored at room temperature are stable for 24-hours.

 

Instrumentation / Method

Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / Same Day / Available STAT

Reference Range

PCT > 2.00 ng/mL 

A PCT level above 2.00 ng/mL on the first day of ICU admission is associated with a high risk for progression to severe sepsis and/or septic shock 

PCT < 0.500 ng/mL 

A PCT level below 0.500 ng/mL on the first day of ICU admission is associated with a low risk for progression to severe sepsis and/or septic shock 

 

Different assay methods may not be used interchangeably due to differences in assay methods and reagent specificity.

CPT / LOINC / Ordering

Meditech Medent LOINC CPT
PROCAL PROCAL 75241-0 84145