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Test Code PCT Procalcitonin

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
PCT

 

Methodology

ELFA on Vidas 3

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube:  Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:  Separate plasma from cells after draw. Send specimen in plastic vial.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82607 (HH Bill Code 0205211)