HIGH SENSITIVITY C-Reactive Protein
Test Code
HSCRP
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 75 mcL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation: 11 days at RT (20-25°C)
2 months refrigerated at 4-8°C
If not performed within 2 months freeze at ≤ -20°C
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Nephelometry (C-Reactive Protein);CRPLA
Related Tests
Rheumatology/Arthritis: ANA pattern and titer (ANA), Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (CCP), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Uric acid (URICX), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab (CYNT), Myeloperoxidase Ab (MPOAB), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB)
Reference Interval
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C-Reactive Protein |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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mg/dL |
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All Ages |
0.0-0.4 |
0.0-0.4 |
CPT Code
86140