Procalcitonin
Order Code:
PCT
Test Summary
Used in the diagnosis of bacteremia and septicemia in adults and children (including neonates), renal involvement in urinary tract infection in children, bacterial infection in neutropenic patients, and in the diagnosis, risk stratification, and monitoring of septic shock, systemic secondary infection post-surgery, as well as in severe trauma, burns, and multiorgan failure
Aliases
- PCT
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. Red top serum unacceptable for testing.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Serum separator tube or lithium hep
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
- Frozen = 12 months
Limitations
Due to the sensitivity of the assay, testing can not be added on to specimens that have been previously tested.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
PCT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5597
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84145
Billing Code
- 301110
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
<0.09 ng/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. Red top serum unacceptable for testing.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Serum separator tube or lithium hep
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 48 hours
- Frozen = 12 months
Limitations
Due to the sensitivity of the assay, testing can not be added on to specimens that have been previously tested.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
<0.09 ng/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up