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CPOE Test Name
PCT
Specimen Required
1.0 mL Serum Gold top tube
Reference Values
| > 2.0 ng/mL | High risk for progression to
severe sepsis and/or septic shock |
| 0.5 - 2.0 ng/mL | Sepsis should be considered |
| < 0.5 ng/mL | Low risk for progression to severe
sepsis and/or septic shock |
CPT Code Information
84145
Performing Laboratory
Immunology AD 3301, 1-3378
Monday thru Friday 12:00 (noon) cut off time
Method Name
ELFA (Enzyme-Linked Fluorescent Assay) technique.