Procalcitonin PCTN
Method(s) | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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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 | |
Less than 0.10 ng/mL See laboratory report for more detailed reference range information. |