C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP) PLASMA / SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CRP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 803
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 10 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 803
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 10 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.1 ml plasma or serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Li Heparin Plasma Barrier Tube or 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Centrifuge and remove the serum or plasma from the cellular material within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate specimen after collection.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Li Heparin Plasma Barrier Tube or 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Centrifuge and remove the serum or plasma from the cellular material within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate specimen after collection.
Methods
Immunoassay
Clinical Utilities
CRP is used to monitor infection of inflamation.
High sensitivity CRP (CRPHS) is used to assess the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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
