PROCAL

Procalcitonin

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2350

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or lithium heparin tube
Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:

84145 - Procalcitonin (EAP 30065765)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Ranges:

≤ 0.25

ng/mL

PCT Value Interpretation
Antibiotic therapy strongly discouraged

< 0.10

ng/mL

Antibiotic therapy discouraged

0.10 - 0.25

ng/mL

Antibiotic therapy encouraged

0.26 - 0.50

ng/mL

Antibiotic therapy strongly encouraged

> 0.50

ng/mL

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