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Test Code LAB3309 PROCALCITONIN

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
Procalcitonin 84145

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 1 mL 0.3 mL 2 days
SST Serum Frozen 4 mL 1 mL 0.3 mL 15 days

 

Instrumentation

Abbott Architect i1000

Reference Range

<0.5 ng/mL –  Low risk of severe sepsis
>2.0 ng/mL –  High risk of severe sepsis

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily/24 Hours /Available STAT

Section

Chemistry-2

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes