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Test Code LAB150 C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity

Intended Use

This test is used for cardiac and neonatal applications

Methodology

Turbidometric

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH-LDH

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

86141