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Test Code PCT Procalcitonin, Serum

Methodology

Enzyme-linked fluorescent assay

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.

 

Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube only

Specimen Volume: 1.0mL serum

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.  Allow at least 24 hours before repeat testing.

Reference Values

A concentration < 0.5 ng/mL represents a low risk of severe sepsis and/or septic shock.

A concentration > 2 ng/mL represents a high risk of severe sepsis and/or septic shock.

Concentrations < 0.5 ng/mL do not exlude a localized infection or systemic infection in its initial stages.

Increased procalcitonin can occur without infection, and concentrations between 0.5  and 2 ng/mL should be interpreted taking into account patient history.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84145