CRP-HS
Test:
218
CPT:
86141
Synonyms
Cardiac C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
High-sensitivity CRP
Special Instructions
State patient’s sex on the test request form.
Expected Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Within 1 day
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Collection
Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Gross lipemia
Test Details
Use
Measurement of CRP by high sensitivity CRP assays may add to the predictive value of other markers used to assess the risk of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease.2-8