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HelpEpic Code LAB150 C Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitive
Test Name Alias
CRP Ultrasensitive | CRPH | SHO4219 | 1230100417
Interface Order Alias
10347
Quick Collect
Ordering Instructions
This test recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment only
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel) or Light Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel)
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: Serum or Plasma
- Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
- Aliquot: Yes
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Processing Instructions:
- Serum 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 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
CHW: Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
CHS: 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
5/2/2025 - CHS info added
12/2/2025 - Gold Top Preferred specimen
Orderable Regions
Southwest; West