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HelpTest Code 4012262 CRP (RCRP) Inflammatory
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
65 µL serum/plasma
Stability
8 hours at room tempature, < 72 hours at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for up to 6 months if frozen within 24
hours of collection
Analytical Time
Same day
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Turbidimetric Immunoassay
CPT Code
86140
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample
Gross hemolysis