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CRP, Cardiac (Highly Sensitive CRP,Cardiac CRP,hsCRP)
MessageLipemic or frozen samples, w/c become turbid after thawing, must be clarified by centrifugation prior to testing.
Test Code
CRPHS
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)
Instructions
"Samples must be as fresh as possible or stored frozen.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"
Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days Refrigerated
Methodology
Nephelometry
Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
Relative Risk for Future
Cardiovascular Event
Low: <1.00mg/L
Average: 1.00-3.00mg/L
High: >3.00mg/L"
Relative Risk for Future
Cardiovascular Event
Low: <1.00mg/L
Average: 1.00-3.00mg/L
High: >3.00mg/L"