C Reactive protein

Test Code
CRP


CPT Codes
86140

Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator (Gold/Yellow) Tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator (Light Green) Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Icterus, Lipemia


Reference Range
<= 5.0 mg/L


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: June 23, 2025


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.