Procalcitonin

Test Code

PROCAL RS - NOCO

CPT Codes
84145

Preferred Specimen

1 mL Plasma Green Top (LiHep)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 mL Serum from SST or Red Top

Specimen Stability

Temperature	Time
Ambient	24 hours
Refrigerated	48 hours
Frozen	3 months

Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same Day

Reference Range

≤ 0.50 ng/mL

Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colordao Medical Center Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory

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.