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HelpTest Code 411 C-Reactive Protein, Inflammatory
Additional Codes
ALAB: CRP
PowerChart: C-Reactive Protein
MA Cerner: C-Reactive Protein.
Test Method
MercyOne:Turbidimetric Method; Beckman DxC700AU
MA: Immunoturbidimetric Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL of serum or plasma is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top tube. PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. Serum or plasma should be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection. Samples with >1+ lipemia must be cleared prior to analysis.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite: Typically completed within 1.5 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
MercyOne Dubuque: < 1.0 mg/dL
MercyOne Dyersville: < 0.8 mg/dL
Medical Associates: 0.0 - 0.9 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
86140 C-reative protein
LOINC Code Information
1988-5 C Reactive Protein [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma
Useful For
Evaluation of inflammatory conditions