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Test Code LAB150 C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity

Intended Use

Measurement of CRP is useful for the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders and associated diseases. Measurements may also be useful as an aid in the identification of individuals at risk for future cardiovascular disease. High sensitivity CRP (hsCRP) (RCH/SPH only) measurements, when used in conjunction with traditional clinical laboratory evaluation of acute coronary syndromes, may be useful as an independent marker of prognosis for recurrent events, in patients with stable coronary disease or acute coronary syndromes.

Methodology

Turbidometric

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH

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