Cardio IQ® hs-CRP

Test Code
91737


CPT Codes
86141

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat p.m.; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Useful in predicting risk of cardiovascular disease.




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.