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Procalcitonin

Message
For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
Due to the sensitivity of the assay, testing cannot be added on to specimens that have been previously tested.  


Test Code
PCT


CPT Codes
84145

Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma (Light Green Top) tube


Transport Container
SST or PST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 48 hours
Frozen = 3 months


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Laboratory at Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming Street 
Dayton, OH 45409


Last Updated: February 8, 2024


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.