PROCAL
Procalcitonin
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2350
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or lithium heparin tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
CPT Codes:
84145 - Procalcitonin (EAP 30065765)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Ranges:
≤ 0.25
ng/mL
PCT Value Interpretation
Antibiotic therapy strongly discouraged
< 0.10
ng/mL
Antibiotic therapy discouraged
0.10 - 0.25
ng/mL
Antibiotic therapy encouraged
0.26 - 0.50
ng/mL
Antibiotic therapy strongly encouraged
> 0.50
ng/mL