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C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Plasma or Serum

Test Code
392


CPT Codes
86140

Preferred Specimen


Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting. Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting. Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
 





 




Minimum Volume
Pediatric volume: 0.2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Cox North and Cox Monett: Particle Enhanced Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Cox South: Nephelometry 

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Cox North and Cox Monet (turbidimetry): <=0.9 mg/dL
Cox South (nephelometry): <=0.3 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Useful as a sensitive and quantitative measurement of the body’s acute-phase response 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.