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C-Reative Protein (CRP) High-Sensitive (Cardio CRP)

Order Name CARDIO CRP
Test Number: 2023150
Revision Date 04/30/2021
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
C-Reative Protein (CRP) High-Sensitive (Cardio CRP)
Immunoturbidimetry 30522-7 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.5) Serum Clot Activator SST Refrigerated
Alternate 1 1 mL (0.5) Plasma Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) Refrigerated
Instructions Overnight fasting is preferred. Freshly drawn serum is preferred and should be used within the day of collection.
Stability: Ambient 15 days, Refrigerated 2 months, Frozen 1 year
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Mon-Fri 
Expected TAT 1-3 days  
Clinical Use Useful for the assessment of risk for developing myocardial infarction in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes and assessment of risk for developing cardiovascular disease or ischemic events in individuals who do not have manifest disease at present. 
Notes Also known as High Sensitive CRP
CPT Code(s) 86141
Lab Section Chemistry