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Test Code CRP C-Reactive Protein

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4038

Synonyms

  • CRP

Clinical Significance

C-reactive protein measurements are useful in the clinical evaluation of stress, trauma, infection, inflammation, and surgery.

 

Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, CRP IFU. REF #465131 4/22/15

Methodology

Turbidimetric method (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)

Sample Type

Preferred Sample Type
Light green top - Plasma

 

Acceptable Sample Type(s)
Dark green top - Plasma
Yellow top - Serum
Red top - Serum

Centrifuge: Yes

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 8 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) 48 hours
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) 1 month

Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.

Reference Ranges

Normal Range
<1.0 mg/dL

 

Technical Range
0.5 - 48.8 mg/dL

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis N/A
Icteric N/A
Lipemia 1+ or greater ultracentrifuge

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Chemistry

CPT Code

86140

LOINC

1988-5 CRP [Mass/Vol]