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Procalcitonin, PCT, Plasma or Serum

Important Note

HRRMC Algorithms available

Methodology

Ortho Vitros 7600, A two-step Immunometric technique

Specimen Requirements

Plasma, light green or EDTA (Preferred)

Serum, Red top or yellow, SST (acceptable)

Serial testing should occur using the same sample as initial testing.  Ex: if Plasma ran initially then serial testing should occur using plasma

Specimen Transport Temperature

Sample stability:

Room temp <24 hours

Refridgerated off the clot or cells <48 hours

 

Reference Values

Normal (Adults and Children ≥72hrs old):                                          ≤ 0.10 ng/mL

Slightly Elevated:                                                                                0.11 – 0.50 ng/mL

Elevated:                                                                                              0.51 – 2.0 ng/mL

Critical Value:                                                                                      > 2.0 ng/mL

Results must be interpreted within clinical context and condition of patient.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84145