Test Code LAB6077 Procalcitonin

Performing Laboratory

Missouri Baptist Medical Center Laboratory

Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Monday through Sunday

Cut-Off Time:

1400
Turnaround Time:

Turn around times are valid after sample is received at perfroming laboratory.
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory

Routine: within 4 hours

0.02-0.08 ng/mL

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

84145

2 days Refrigerated

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

BJH Send Outs will forward specimen to the performing laboratory.

Ambient