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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Procalcitonin

Recent changes for Procalcitonin

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
17th November 2022
Method

All PCT requests must be discussed with the Chemical Pathologist upon receipt in lab, regardless of time of day or day of week. If urgent/Taxi requiring is determined, result must be phoned to the clinician upon receipt - High Risk Result.

17th August 2022
Method

All PCT requests must be discussed with the Chemical Pathologist upon receipt in lab, regardless of time of day or day of week. If urgent/Taxi requiring is determined, result must be phoned to the clinician upon receipt - High Risk Result.

27th July 2022
Laboratory

Biochemistry

Referred Test

Volume (Adults)

0.5 mL

External Laboratory

Royal Childrens Hospital

Procalcitonin

Ordering information:

All Procalcitonin Tests must be discussed with the (on call) Chemical Pathologist prior to ordering. Testing will not proceed without Chemical Pathologist Approval.

Identify urgency of test, and clinical information on request slip to expedite turn-around.

Pathology Staff only: All PCT requests must be discussed with the Chemical Pathologist before requested. If this is not done, please contact the requesting doctor/ unit and advise them that testing will not go ahead until approval has been given, and invite them to contact the Chemical Pathologist directly (through Switch). If urgent/Taxi requiring is determined, result must be phoned to the clinician upon receipt - High Risk Result.

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
PCT
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Minimum Adult Volume:
0.5 mL
Frequency:
As required
Reference Interval:

<0.06 ug/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

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Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

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TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

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"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

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