Procalcitonin PCTN
| Method(s) | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | OUTPATIENT: One light green (lithium heparin) top tube CROUSE INPATIENT: Dark green (lithium heparin) top tube |
| Transport | 0.5 mL plasma (0.3 mL minimum) at 2-8°C. |
| Stability | Refrigerated, 48 hours. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 1010412 |
| CPTCode | 84145 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Less than 0.10 ng/mL See laboratory report for more detailed reference range information. |
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