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Test 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: 72 hours

Frozen: unacceptable

Minimum Testing Volume

0.1 mL

Reference Range

0.00-0.75 mg/dl

Methodology

Polystyrene particles coated with monoclonal antibodies specific to human CRP are aggregated when mixed with samples containing CRP. These aggregates scatter a beam of light passed through the sample. The intensity of the scattered light is proportional to the concentration of the respective protein in the sample. The result is evaluated by comparison with a standard of known concentration. Siemens Dimension Vista.

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.