Laboratory Services
C-Reactive Protein
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| Test Description |
C-Reactive Protein
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| Synonym(s) |
CRP
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| Test ID |
CRP
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| General Information |
CRP is an acute phase reactant, which can be used as a test for inflammatory diseases, infections, and neoplastic diseases. Progressive increases correlate with increases of inflammation/injury. CRP is a more sensitive, rapidly responding indicator than ESR.
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
11 days at 15-25°C
2 months at 2-8°C 3 years at -15 to -25°C |
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| Methodology |
Immunoturbidimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
86140
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| Reference Range |
<0.5 mg/dL
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
1988-5
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