C-Reactive Protein

Test Code: TD_3545

CPT Code(s): 86140

$10

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

CRP

Test Includes

CRP

Methodology

Roche COBAS particle enhanced immunoturbidimetric

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

<0.5 MG/DL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 week room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.