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HelpTest Code PRCAL Procalcitonin, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence
Reporting Name
Procalcitonin, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 48 hours | |
| Frozen | 90 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
0.00-0.24 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84145
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PRCAL | Procalcitonin, S | 33959-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PRCAL | Procalcitonin, S | 33959-8 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysUseful For
Monitoring antibiotic therapy and all-cause mortality for patients diagnosed with severe sepsis or septic shock in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or when obtained in the emergency department or other medical wards prior to ICU admission