Test Code PROCAL Procalcitonin
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical Center
Specimen
Specimen required: Serum
Minimum volume: 2mL
Specimen stability: 8 hrs when stored at room temperature
Note: Tightly cap and refrigerate samples if testing cannot be performed within 8 hours of collection time. Freeze samples at <-20°C if unable to perform testing within 48 hours of collection.
Reference Values
Normal range: <0.05 ng/mL
CPT Coding
84145
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday