Home
HelpTest Code LAB149 C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
Additional Codes
Internal: 10519
External: CRP
Beaker: LAB149
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Alternate Specimens: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top), EDTA Plasma (Lavender Top)
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 11 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 months |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 3 years |
Method
Immunoturbidimetric
Synonyms
C Reactive Protein, C-Reactive Protein, CRP, C-RP
CPT Codes
86140
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Reference Lab
SCHS
Remarks
Results in mg/dL