75241-0
LaboratoryProcalcitonin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
Definition
An automated quantitative enzyme immunoassay for the measurement of human procalcitonin (PCT) intended for use in the risk assessment of acutely ill patients on their first day of ICU admission for the progression to severe sepsis and septic shock. Levels exceeding 2.0 ng/mL may indicate a greater risk for the development of severe sepsis or septic shock. This term was based on but is not limited to, the VIDAS PCT test kit.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Procalcitonin
Property
MCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
IA
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Procalcitonin SerPl IA-mCnc
Display Name
Procalcitonin IA [Mass/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 75241-0?
LOINC code 75241-0 identifies "Procalcitonin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay". An automated quantitative enzyme immunoassay for the measurement of human procalcitonin (PCT) intended for use in the risk assessment of acutely ill patients on their first day of ICU admission for the progression to severe sepsis and septic shock. Levels exceeding 2.0 ng/mL may indicate a greater risk for the development of severe sepsis or septic shock. This term was based on but is not limited to, the VIDAS PCT test kit.
What does 75241-0 measure?
This code measures Procalcitonin in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.