C-Reactive Protein, Quantitative

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB149
  • Soft Test Code:
  • CRP
Alternate Names
  • C-Reactive Protein
  • CRP
Clinical Significance

Tests for inflammation


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*
Neonatal Volume:
0.3 mL Whole Blood Green Microtainer*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 2 Weeks
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 Weeks

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

0.0 - 0.9 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance

Tests for inflammation


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Bryan Hospital
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Logansport Hospital
  • Parkview Montpelier Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01426140


CPT Coding

86140