Procalcitonin
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB4129 Procalcitonin (KEENE)
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Ambient
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 24 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerate: N/A
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| PROCALCITONIN | 75241-0 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB4129 Procalcitonin (KEENE): 84145
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)