C-Reactive Protein

Test Code

LAB149

CPT Codes
86140

Preferred Specimen

7 mL Red top tube

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Pediatric SST, Red

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate specimen

Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

Set Up:Daily Report Available:24 hours

Report Available

TAT: Routine: 4 hours Stat: 1 hour

Reference Range

C-Reactive Protein:

0.0-0.5 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Elevated CRP range: Concentrations of <1 mg/dL (<0.01g/L) exclude many acute inflammatory diseases, but do not specifically exclude inflammatory processes. Elevated concentrations of < 5 mg/dL( <0.05g/lL in acute disease occur in the presence of slight to moderate inflammatory processes. Values > 5 mg/dL(>0.05g/L) indicate high and extensive inflammatory activity.

Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry

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