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HelpTest Code LAB3408 Procalcitonin
Clinical System Name
Procalcitonin
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red Top, Gold microtainer, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin, Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
**Note: If collecting microtainers, please provide 1 full microtainer.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Grossly hemolyzed samples
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage location: Core 5 Refigerator
Off-site collection: Spin blood, aliquot, and send refrigerated sample.
Note: Minimum volume for testing is 0.2 mL (200 µL) of serum.
Provider requests on unacceptable specimens, contact Core Medical Director for approval.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| serum/plasma on gel | Room temp |
8 h |
| serum/plasma off gel | Room temp | 24 h |
| serum/plasma off gel | Refrigerated | 48 h |
| serum/plasma off gel | Frozen |
15 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 | 2 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Hospital
Department
Department: Core Chemistry
Phone Number: (206) 987-2617 (Client Services)
CPT Codes
84145
Methodology
Method: Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) on the Alinity i
Analytical Volume: 200 mcL
Limitations: Hemoglobin concentration > 500 mg/dL