C REACTIVE PROTEIN, HIGH SENSITIVITY

Test Code

HSCRP

CPT Codes
86141

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Refrigerate until tested.

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, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

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.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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