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HelpTest Code RMCHSCRP C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP), Plasma or Serum*
Methodology
Colorimetric Absorbance
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Serum
Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Acceptable: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in original tube.
2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.
3. Stable 7 days at 2-8oC
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 7 days
Reference Values
Low risk: <0.1 mg/dL
Average risk: 0.1-3.0 mg/dL
High risk: >0.3 mg/dL
Acute inflammation: >1.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 Day
Available STAT
Test Coding
CPT: 86141
LOINC: 30522-7
Order Code: RMCHSCRP
Result Code: RMCL800587
Result Name: CRP High Sens