58200:C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP)

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58200:C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP)
Alias Names:	CRP
Methodology:	Turbidimetric
Edit Date:	9/25/2008
Performed:	Daily
Released:	Same day
CPT Code:	86140
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:	One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: One 4.5 mL light green top plasma separator tube (PST) or one 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA).
Handling:	Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours. Refrigerate. Freeze if specimen cannot be tested within 8 days. Allow no more than one freeze/thaw cycle.
Stability:	8 days refrigerated, or 3 months at -25° C if frozen within 24 hours of collection.
Standard Volume:	1 mL serum or plasma.
Minimum Volume:	0.5 mL serum or plasma.
Transport:	Refrigerated, or frozen on dry ice.
Comments:	Measurement of C-reactive protein aids in evaluation of myocardial infarction, stress, trauma, infection, inflammation, surgery, and neoplastic proliferation.
Rejection Criteria:	Specimen frozen and thawed more than once.

<0.5 mg/dL