C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CARDIAC)

Test Code

LAB304702

Alias/See Also

CRP

CPT Codes
86141

Preferred Specimen

One 4.5 mL light green top tube
Pediatric: One light green top microtainer.

Other Acceptable Specimens

Dark green top, red top, or gold top tube

Instructions

Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Serum/plasma must be removed from the red cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Serum and plasma. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Ambient: 15 days Refrigerated: 2 months Frozen: 1 year

Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Reference Range

Low Relative Risk: <1.0 mg/L
Average Risk: 1.0 - 3.0 mg/L
High Relative Risk: >3.0 mg/L

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
St Joseph's Hospital
United Hospital Center

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.