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Procalcitonin (BHMC-NLR ONLY)

Test Code
PCT


Preferred Specimen
Red Top Tube


Minimum Volume
5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium Heparin Plasma (Green Top), Gold Top


Instructions
Invert tube immediately after collection.


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
All blue top, coag specimens are discarded after 2 days.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, hemolyzed, or quanity not sufficient specimens will be rejected.


Setup Schedule
At all Times


Limitations
Baptist Health NLR Laboratory Only



Last Updated: November 14, 2018


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.