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Procalcitonin (LABCORP)
Test Code99901000451
Alias/See Also
LAB3079: Procalcitonin | LABCORP EAP: 164750
CPT Codes
84145x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Frozen) Min Vol: .8
Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Frozen) Min Vol: .8 LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: .8 LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Frozen) Min Vol: .8 LABCORP LAB: MICRO RED: (Frozen) Min Vol: .8 LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Frozen) Min Vol: .8 LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Frozen) Min Vol: .8
Instructions
Adults: 3 mL red-top tube
*Pediatric minimum: 1 red top microtainer*
*Pediatric minimum: 1 red top microtainer*
Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum or plasma, frozen
Volume: 0.8 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube gel-barrier, lavender-top (EDTA) or green-top (lithium heparin)
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions: Freeze; stable at room temperature for 24 hours. Stable refrigerated for 48 hours or frozen for three months. Freeze/thaw cycles: stable x1.
Cause for Rejection:
Samples stored at room temperature for >24 hours; samples store at refrigerated temperature for >48 hours
Volume: 0.8 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube gel-barrier, lavender-top (EDTA) or green-top (lithium heparin)
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions: Freeze; stable at room temperature for 24 hours. Stable refrigerated for 48 hours or frozen for three months. Freeze/thaw cycles: stable x1.
Cause for Rejection:
Samples stored at room temperature for >24 hours; samples store at refrigerated temperature for >48 hours
Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 4 Days
Last Updated: June 30, 2023
