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Test Code CRPHS C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP), Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: C-Reactive Protein High Sens
  • Medinet Ref Code: CRPHS
  • OV Code:CHEM*CRPHS

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Immunometric

Specimen Requirements

Separated specimens are stable for 3 days at 4-8C

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) plasma gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated.
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive to the laboratory within one hour of draw.

Reference Values

Standard risk:  0.0-3.0 mg/L
High risk:  >3.0 mg/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 86141

LOINC: 30522-7

Additional Information

 

 

Specimen Stability:Refrigerate specimen at 2° C to 8° C for up to 72 hours. For prolonged storage, freeze specimen in plastic vial.