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HelpTest Code LAB149 C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - Non-Cardiac
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
Alternate Collection Container
Green Microtainer PST
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Separate from cells if testing is delayed more than 2 hours.
Stability
Refrigerated: 3 weeks
Frozen: 1 year
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
0.00-7.50 mg/L
Methodology
Roche c503 Particle-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
86140
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis.
Additional Information
This assay is intended to aid in the identification of non-specific inflammatory responses. It isn’t appropriate for cardiac risk stratification.