C-Reactive Protein

Message
Centrifuge and seperate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.


Test Code
CRP


Alias/See Also
CRP


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top
or 
Green Top


Specimen Stability
8 Hrs Room Temp


Performing Laboratory
UMC



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.