C-Reactive Protein High Sensitivity

Message
Centrifuge and Separate Serum/Plasma from cells within 2hrs of collection


Test Code
HSCRP


Alias/See Also
HIGH SENSITIVITY CRP


Preferred Specimen
Green Top LITHIUM HEPARIN
Tube will read "Lithium Heparin"

 


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Specimen Stability
8 Hrs Room Temp


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
DO NOT FREEZE PLASMA SPECIMENS


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.