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HelpTest Code LAB90054 Procalcitonin
Additional Codes
47652
Methodology
Roche B.R.A.H.M.S. PCT Assay
Assay is intended and FDA approved for use in conjunction with other laboratory findings and clinical assessments to aid in the risk assessment of critically ill patients on their first day of ICU admission for progression to severe sepsis and septic shock.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services - RMH and MH Core Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Plasma
Draw blood in a mint green-top (heparin) gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of heparinized plasma refrigerated.
Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or plasma | Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Ambient | 24 hours | |
| Frozen | Stable |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Frozen OK/Ambient NO
Reference Values
Low risk: <0.50 ng/mL
Indeterminate (repeat within 6-24 hours): 0.50-2.00 ng/mL
High risk of severe sepsis and/or septic shock: >2.00 ng/mL
Critical value: >10.0 ng/mL
Alerting calegory: Always called within 1 hour
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84145