C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity)
Order Name
CRP
Revision Date 11/11/2019
Revision Date 11/11/2019
Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity)
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SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
Preferred | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin | Refrigerated |
Alternate 1 | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
Instructions | Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
Methodology | Immunoturbidimetric |
GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
Expected TAT | 3 Hours |
Stat TAT | 45 Minutes |
Notes | STABILITY: Unspun - 4 Hours Room Temp - 7 Days Refrigerated - 2 Months Frozen (Serum only) - 3 Months Do Not freeze plasma specimens |
CPT Code(s) | 86140 |
Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |