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Lab Test Dictionary

Procalcitonin (PCT)

Methodology

Chemiluminescence


Synonyms

PCT Sepsis

Specimen Type

Serum and Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD


Lab Test Days

Sunday-Saturday

Standard TAT

1 hour

Stat TAT

30 minutes


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-4 mL Blood

Container Type

Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)

Collection Instructions

Red top, EDTA (lavender-top) also acceptable


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

24 hrs when separated from cells. Refrigerated 48

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis or lipemia

Test Volume Required

1 mL serum or plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.2 mL

Processing Instructions

Separate from cells ASAP


CPT Codes

84145


Revised

12-05-17

Initials

IB