Procalcitonin

Test Code

LAB2234

Alias/See Also

PCT; ProCT; Procalcitonin Sepsis Biomarker

CPT Codes
84145

Preferred Specimen

4.5 ml (600 ul min) lithium heparin (green)- preferred

Minimum Volume

1 mL plasma

Transport Temperature

Room Temp

Specimen Stability

Separated from cells: 8 hours room temp, 7 days refrigerated

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

Hemolysis

Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Setup Schedule

Mon- Sun

Reference Range

Less than or equal to 0.5 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Risk assessment for progression to severe sepsis and septic shock

Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional

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.