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C REACTIVE PROTEIN, QUANTITATIVE

Test Code
CRPQT


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)



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


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