CRP HIGH SENSITIVITY

Test Code

LAB8013

CPT Codes
86141

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
Fasting at least 12 hours

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

OR

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Gold tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 4 months
15-30°C up to 11 days
Frozen samples allow for longer storage

Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

As received; STAT testing is available

Reference Range

<1.0 mg/L = Low Risk
1.0 - 3.0 mg/L = Average Risk
>3.0 mg/L = High Risk

Clinical Significance

Assess acute phase reactants which indicate a variety of inflammatory conditions. High sensitivity CRP (hsCRP) measurements, when used in conjunction with traditional clinical laboratory evaluation of acute coronary syndromes, may be useful as an independent marker of prognosis for recurrent events, in patients with stable coronary disease or acute coronary syndromes.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Laboratory

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.