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Test Code LAB150 C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (Cardiac Risk Assessment)

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red

Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 3 mL

 

Pediatric Collection:

One Gold or Plain Red microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Stability:

Once serum is separated from cells:

 

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

Turn Around Time (TAT):

STAT: 2 HOURS

Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 Days a week

Performing Laboratory Section:

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

< 0.500 mg/dL

Interpretive Data:

High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HS CRP) testing is optimized to measure very low CRP concentrations, This testing method is also able to measure elevated CRP levels, typically seen in the acute phase response to infection, trauma, and inflammation. This assay is FDA-approved for serum and plasma only. Testing other biological fluids has not been validated. Serum reference ranges do not apply to other sample types. Interpret with caution.

Additional Test Codes

CRP hs