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C REACTIVE PROTEIN, QUANTITATIVE

Test Code
CRP (OE & LAB)


CPT Codes
86140

Preferred Specimen
1 Gold Tube (SST)

 


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)


OR



Transport Container
GOLD tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 2 months
  • 15-30°C up to 11 days 
  • Frozen samples allow for longer storage


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received, STAT testing is available


Clinical Significance
Increased CRP levels may be found in pathological conditions such as inflammation due to bacterial infection, rheumatic fever, active arthritis, myocardial infarction, malignancies and in the post-operative state.


Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital



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.