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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB5098 |
| NBS code | LBC00810 |
| Service code | 31057 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Yellow Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum/Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 48 hours |
| Frozen | 15 days |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
< 0.5 ug/L
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
A marker for sepsis and bacterial infection.
Monitoring of therapeutic response to antibacterial therapy.
Update
Last updated 27/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
75241-0
Alias
PRCAL