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Test Code LAB149 C-Reactive Protein

Intended Use

Used to detect and quantify C-Reactive Protein in human plasma or serum. CRP is one of the most sensitive acute-phase reactants that may be increased in a broad range of conditions. Because the increase is non-specific, it cannot be interpreted without a complete clinical history, and even then only by comparison with previous values.

Methodology

Turbidometric

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH-LDH-CUH-STH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Plasma

Container/tube:  Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Acceptable: Serum

Container/tube: Gold or Red-Top tube(s)

Specimen Volume:  1 mL (minimum volume:  0.1 mL) of plasma or serum

Collection Instructions:  Forward promptly.

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 11 days

Refrigerated: 2 months (preferred)

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86140