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Test Code PROCAL Procalcitonin Level

Important Note

Only orderable for SVMC Inpatients

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
Blood 0.1 mL Light Green (lith. heparin) top
Gold top
Marble Red top		  

Interpretive Data

<0.5 ng/mL: Low risk of severe sepsis
>2.0 ng/mL: High risk of severe sepsis

Specimen Stability

2 days at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

CPT

84145

LOINC

33959-8