Procalcitonin Level

Test Code
PROCAL


CPT Codes
84145

Preferred Specimen
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator (Light Green) Tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hrs
Refrigerated: 48 hrs


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Icterus, Lipemia


Reference Range
<0.10


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 16, 2022


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.