Test Information:
Presepsin is a reliable, specific and sensitive biomarker for sepsis and a valuable tool for the very early diagnosis of sepsis by Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria or fungi. Presepsin rises earlier than other biomarker and does not show unspecific increases.
Specimen Container:
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)
Specimen Type:
Whole blood or Plasma
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
Always confirm availability of assay prior to sending.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Whole Blood:
Storage: 2 to 25°C
Stability: 4 hours - Plasma:
Storage: 2 to 25°C
Stability: 24 hours - Storage: < – 20°C
Stability: 2 months
FREEZE ONLY ONCE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours