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Procalcitonin

Message
Biotin (doses >5mg/day) -- wait at least 8 hours following the last biotin dose.


Test Code
LAB6582


CPT Codes
84145

Preferred Specimen
SST 5mL or Heparinized Plasma


Patient Preparation
Biotin (doses >5mg/day) -- wait at least 8 hours following the last biotin dose.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL seum or plasma


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
24 hrs at 15-25oC
48 hrs at 2-8oC


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
4 hours
60 minutes STAT


Reference Range
<0.5 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH CHEMISTRY




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.