Procalcitonin, Ref Lab
Alternate Names
164750 LC, PCT
SoftLab Order Code
PCALC
Epic Order Name
Order as Laboratory Miscellaneous
Epic Order ID
LAB000
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Additional Test Information
Notice:
Procalcitonin is not orderable in Epic. Ordering providers will receive a redirect message:
- Procalcitonin testing is not performed at WakeMed. It can be ordered as a miscellaneous send-out test; please expect a 4 – 5-day turnaround time
Orders for procalcitonin that are placed as miscellaneous will require a Pathologist review/consultation.
Sample Type
Serum or plasma, frozen
Collection Container
SST (Gold top Serum Separator tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Red (No Gel tube)
RST (Orange top Rapid Serum tube)
Green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collecting Volume
1.6 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Samples stored at room temperature for >24 hours; samples stored at refrigerated temperature for >48 hours
Patient Preparation
This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R).