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HelpOrder Code LAB5016 C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV C-REACTIVE PROTEIN |
LAB5016 |
CRPRO |
Useful For
Detection of systemic inflammatory processes
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: SST
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum | Ambient | 15 days |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 2 months | |
| Frozen | 3 years |
Reference Values
<0.500 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Le Sueur Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86140