Test Code CRP C-Reactive Protein
Collection Container
Serum gel, Plasma:Li-heparin and K2-EDTA plasma
Specimen Required
Serum
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 6 days
Reasons for Rejection
Hyperal or other high lipid content treatments may be cause for rejection of specimen. Specimen should be drawn before hyperal given.
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Reference Ranges
Males and Females: <0.5 mg/dL
CPT Code
86140
LOINC Code
1988-5
EMR Interface Order Code
46300