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C REACTIVE PROTEIN, QUANTITATIVE
Test CodeCRPQT
CPT Codes
86140
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)
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.
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, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
Reference Range
Not provided
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023