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Procalcitonin
Test Code3040002738
Alias/See Also
1231100224
CPT Codes
84145
Includes
PROCALCITONIN
Preferred Specimen
Green Lithium Heparin (Gel separator preferred)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma
Instructions
Specimen must be centrifuged within 2 hours after collection and plasma pulled off cells.
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Up to 8 hours on the clot, up to 24 hours off the clot Refrigerated: Up to 48 hours off the clot
Note: If stored beyond 8 hours, remove serum or plasma from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel and store refrigerated.
Note: If stored beyond 8 hours, remove serum or plasma from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel and store refrigerated.
Methodology
Abbott Alinity
Reference Range
Males/Females:
0.00-0.05 ng/mL
0.00-0.05 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
ARKADELPHIA LABORATORY CONWAY LABORATORY FORT SMITH LABORATORY HEBER SPRINGS LABORATORY LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY NORTH LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY STUTTGART LABORATORY VAN BUREN LABORATORY MALVERN LABORATORY EL DORADO LABORATORY MAGNOLIA LABORATORY DREW COUNTY LABORATORY
Last Updated: August 26, 2026
