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General
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Clinical Use:
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Procalcitonin is a highly specific marker for the diagnosis and management of sepsis and systemic bacterial infections. It is an early warning of a new infection. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Fluid Procalcitonin, |
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Code:
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FPCT |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Fluid |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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50uL |
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Stability:
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24 hours ambient; 48 hours chilled; 2 years frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Last Updated : 07-10-2020 12:56 |