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hs-CRP : 10124
Test CodeCRPHIS or 10124
Alias/See Also
Cardiac CRP,CRP, High Sensitivity,CCRP,Ultrasensitive CRP,hsCRP,C-Reactive Protein, Cardio,Highly Sensitive CRP
CPT Codes
86141
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Setup Schedule
Sunday -Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
≤17 years Not established
>17 years Optimal <1.0 mg/L
For ages >17 years
hs-CRP Risk Guidelines
(mg/L)
<1.0 Lower relative cardiovascular risk.
1.0-3.0 Average relative cardiovascular risk.
3.1-10.0 Higher relative cardiovascular risk.
>10.0 Persistent elevation, upon retesting, may be associated with infection and inflammation
>17 years Optimal <1.0 mg/L
For ages >17 years
hs-CRP Risk Guidelines
(mg/L)
<1.0 Lower relative cardiovascular risk.
1.0-3.0 Average relative cardiovascular risk.
3.1-10.0 Higher relative cardiovascular risk.
>10.0 Persistent elevation, upon retesting, may be associated with infection and inflammation
Clinical Significance
Useful in predicting risk for cardiovascular disease.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion