C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP), PLASMA / SERUM
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL 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
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
0.0 - 1.0 mg/dL
Component Information
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