C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP), PLASMA / SERUM
Marquette General Health System
Alpha Code |
CRP | |
MGH LIS Test No |
803 | |
Schedule |
Daily | |
Testing Time |
10 min | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
CRP | |
Type |
1 Li Heparin Plasma Barrier Tube or 1 SST Tube | |
Volume |
0.1 ml plasma or serum | |
Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Centrifuge and refrigerate specimen after collection. | |
Clinical Utilities
CRP is used to monitor infection of inflamation.
High sensitivity CRP (CRPHS) is used to assess the risk
of developing cardiovascular disease.
CPT Codes
86140
Reference Range
0.0 - 1.0 mg/dL
Component Information
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