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Epic Code LAB150 C Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitive, Blood Level

Test Name Alias

C Reactive Protein Ultrasensitive Blood Level | CRP Ultrasensitive | High Sensitivity CRP | 4219 CRP Cardiac

Interface Order Alias

10347

Ordering Instructions

This test recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment only

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): 4.5 mL Mint Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) or 5.0 mL Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 4.5 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

  • Processed Specimen: Plasma or Serum
  • Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
  • Aliquot: Yes
  • Processing Instructions:
    • Plasma is preferred specimen type
    • Green Tube/Plasma: Centrifuge after collection.
    • Gold Tube/Serum: Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
  • Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: aliquot plasma/serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

Relative Risk of Cardiovascular Disease:

Risk Range
Low <1.0 mg/L
Average 1.0 – 3.0 mg/L
High ≥3.0 mg/L
Acute phase response   >10.0 mg/L

 

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

CPT

86141

CDM Code

3028614101

Epic Test ID

1230100417

LOINC

Ultrasensitive CRP: 30522-7

Mayo Access Code

SHO4219

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024

Updated Date

3/14/2024 - Reference Range