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Test & Collection Guide

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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 gel

Minimum Adult Volume:

0.5 mL

Frequency:

As required

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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