PROCALCITONIN

Message

Please note: The same specimen type (plasma or serum) MUST be used throughout the patient’s clinical course.

Test Code

PROCT

CPT Codes
84145

Preferred Specimen

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Gold Tube (gel separator)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 48 hours

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

The following conditions will result in sample rejection:

Samples collected in EDTA (lavender top) tubes
Hemolyzed samples
Lipemic samples

Methodology
ELFA (Enzyme-Linked Fluorescent Assay)

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of day tested at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

A concentration <0.5 ng/mL represents a low risk of severe spesis and/or septic shock.
A concentration >2 ng/mL represents a high risk of severe sepsis and/or septic shock.

Clinical Significance

This test is used to aid in the diagnosis of sepsis.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)

Last Updated: June 13, 2023

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.