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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