43575:C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP), HIGH SENSITIVITY
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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. |