C-Reative Protein (CRP) High-Sensitive (Cardio CRP)
Order Name
CARDIO CRP
Test Number: 2023150
Revision Date 04/30/2021
Test Number: 2023150
Revision Date 04/30/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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C-Reative Protein (CRP) High-Sensitive (Cardio CRP)
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Immunoturbidimetry | 30522-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| 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 |
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| 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 |