C-REACTIVE PROTEIN

Test Code
1008
Test Description
Measures the amount of CRP in the blood to detect inflammation due to acute decisions.
Abbreviation
CRP
Minimum Volume
1mL
Transport Container
Serum Separator Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions

Allow tube to clot and spin to separate cells within 45 minutes.

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 11 days; Refrigerated: 60 days
Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; Lipemia

CPT
86140