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Test Code LAB9020 Procalcitonin - (PCT) Testing for COPD Exacerbation and Lower Respiratory Infections

Important Note

Serum must be separated from gel within 8 hours of collection.

Testing for COPD Exacerbation and Lower Respiratory Infections for patients with a diagnosis of COPD exacerbation. 

This test is NOT orderable on OutPatients - however it is orderable on patients in other hospitals and facilities treating COVID -19 patients.

When Special Chemistry is closed, the Core Laboratory will run STAT specimens but not Timed or Routine specimens.

Reference Values

<0.15 ng/mL

Critical values (automatic call-back): >0.5 ng/mL

Additional Codes

LRTI

CPT code: 84145

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Special Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and pour off specimens for routine testing if Special Chemistry is not staffed.  Serum must be separated from gel within 8 hours of collection.

 

Available STAT

This test is STAT for the initial level.

Subsequent orders are ordered TIMED.