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procalcitonin
Synonyms:  
Computer Code: (PROCAL)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL blood (red or gold top tube),
pediatrics: 1 mL blood (red microtainer) 
Minimum Volume: 1 mL 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. 
Reference Values: <0.5 NG/ML - a low risk of severe sepsis or septic shock. >2.0 NG/ML - a high risk of severe sepsis or septic shock  
Lab Code: SI 
Requisition: SEROL
Test Frequency: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Routine TAT: 1-3 days 
Stat TAT: 1-3 days 
CPT Code(s): 84145 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: 25
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208 		Date: 05/22/2013
Time: 09:52:05 (24hr)