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HelpOrder Code HSCRP C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity, Serum
Reporting Name
C-Reactive Protein, High Sens, SUseful For
Assessment of risk of developing myocardial infarction in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes
Assessment of risk of developing cardiovascular disease or ischemic events in individuals who do not manifest disease at present
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
This assay should be used to assess risk of cardiovascular disease or events.
To monitor or assess other inflammatory disorders, order CRP / C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
≥18 years: <2.0 mg/L
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86141
Method Description
This is a particle-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay. Human C-reactive protein (CRP) agglutinates with latex particles coated with monoclonal anti-CRP antibodies. The precipitate is determined turbidimetrically.(Package insert: Cardiac C-Reactive Protein (Latex) High Sensitive. Roche Diagnostics; V15.0, 04/2024)
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Method Name
Immunoturbidimetry
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.