C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Quant
Order Name
CRP
Test Number: 2008425
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 2008425
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Quant
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Immunoturbidimetry | 11039-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 15 days, Refrigerated 2 months, Frozen 1 year | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for the measurement of the body's acute-phase response and cardiac risk assesment. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86140 |
| Internal Comments | 7/14/17 updated stability - JK 12/29 changed primary from gold to green |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |