C-Reactive Protein, Ultrasensitive (Direct Access Testing)

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB3268
  • Soft Test Code:
  • DACRP
Alternate Names
  • HSCRP Direct Access

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*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 11 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 2 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

0.0 - 3.0 mg/L 


Methodology:
  • Particle Enhanced Turbidmetric Immunoassay (PETIA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01418012


CPT Coding

86141