Test Directory
Procalcitonin
Containers - Adult
Brown Capped Gel Tube
|
Volume Range
0.5mL
Additive per Container
None |
Orange Cap
|
Volume Range
0.5mL
Additive per Container
Lithium heparin |
Containers - Child
Orange Cap - Paediatric
|
Volume Range
0.5mL
Additive per Container
Lithium heparin |
Reference ranges
<0.25 µg/L - In the context of an LRTI, not prescribing antibiotics would be a safe option.
≥0.25 µg/L - Interpret PCT in the context of the patient's illness.
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
Availability
Anticipated turnaround