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HelpTest ID BLOD1156 Procalcitonin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.15 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours (remove from gel) | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 15 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescent
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
84145
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Information |
|---|---|
| 8138 | Procalcitonin |