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Test Code LAB3005 C-Reactive Protein, Low Sensitivity

Additional Codes

CRP LS

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Container: SST (Preferred) or Red Top

Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 3 mL

 

Pediatric Collection:

One SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Stability:

Once serum is separated from cells:

 

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

Turnaround Time (TAT):

STAT: 2 HOURS

Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Performing Laboratory Section:

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

< 1.000 mg/dL