| Synonyms:
| PCT |
| Specimen: | Lithium Heparin plasma |
| Volume: | Primary Tube |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Collection: | Submit the primary tube- do not use a pour off tube. Stable for 48 hours at 2-8°C. Freeze specimen at -25°C for up to 6 months. |
| Rejection Criteria: | EDTA samples; unlabeled or mislabeled specimens. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Methodology: | ELFA (Enzyme-Linked Flourescent Assay |
| Test Use: | |
| Additional Information: | Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric samples should ve avoided whenever possible and a new sample collected. |
| Testing Includes: | Procalcitonin (PCT) |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |