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C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (Cardio CRP)
Test CodeHSCRP
Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum
Instructions
Spin within 2 hours of collection
Transport Container
SST tube
Transport Temperature
Unspun specimen stable for 2 hours room temp., spun specimen stable for 4 days refrigerated.
Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Value: >1.0 mg/dL on all children less or equal to 6 weeks old
Clinical Significance
May add to the predictive value of other markers used to assess the risk of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease.