43575:C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP), HIGH SENSITIVITY
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
Modified by
 Print View Attached Docs: |
| Alias Names: |
hsCRP / hs-CRP / High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein |
| Methodology: |
Nephelometry (NEPH) |
| Edit Date: |
6/11/2010 |
| Performed: |
Daily |
| Released: |
Same day as tested |
| CPT Code: |
86141 |
| 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. |
| Stability: |
8 days refrigerated, or 3 months frozen 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 if frozen, on dry ice. |
| Comments: |
C-reactive protein aids in evaluation of future risk for myocardial infarction. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Specimen frozen and thawed more than once. |
