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HelpTest Code PCAL Procalcitonin, Serum
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB6135
Epic Description: PROCALCITONIN
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 × 0.5 mL | 2 × 0.5 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 × 0.5 mL | 2 × 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If not analyzed within 48 hours freeze and transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.50 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Automated Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
3 Hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
84145