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Laboratory Code
LAB5098
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum/Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 48 hours |
| Frozen | 15 days |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
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.
Service Code
31057
LOINC Code Information
75241-0
Alias
PRCAL
Update
Last updated 12/03/2025