Test Code CRP HS C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity
Performing Laboratory
Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Automated Procedures | 304-388-5953 |
Teays Valley Hospital Laboratory | 304-757-1770 |
Specimen Requirements
Plasma- Mint Green, Dark Green Lithium Heparin or Serum- SST gold top, red top
Allow SST or red top to completely clot
Spin and physically separate plasma/serum from contact with cells as soon as possible
4 mL of plasma/serum (minimum 2 mL)
Specimen Rejection
- Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
- Quantity not sufficient
- Hemolyzed
- Lipemic
Storage and Stability
Room temperature 20-25oC | 11 days |
Refrigerated 4-8oC | 2 months |
Frozen <-20oC | Not specified |
Reference Values
0.0-0.3 mg/dL
Methodology
Photometric acute phase reactant
Days Test Set Up and Turnaround
Monday through Sunday, Continuously
AM Collection | Expected by 9AM same day |
Routine | Expected within 24 hrs |
Stat | Expected within 1 hr |
Timed | Expected results are test dependant |
CPT Coding
86141