C-Reactive Protein CRP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

C-Reactive Protein, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

C-Reactive Protein, Serum

Clinical Info

Preferred test to detect acute phase inflammation (eg, autoimmune diseases, connective tissue disease, rheumatoid arthritis, infection, or sepsis). DO NOT ORDER for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment. The correct test for CVD risk assessment is High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top tube or Mint Green (Li Hep) Tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum or plasma (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature
3 Weeks Refrigerated
12 Months Frozen (-15 to -25 C)

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86140

PDM

5302640

Result Interpretation

≤ 4 mg/L

Forms

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