CRP Cardiac High Sensitivity

Test Code
HSCRP


CPT Codes
86141

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma – EDTA (Lavender)
Tiger top (SST)
Gold top (SST)
​Red top


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 11 days at 15 - 25°C
Refrigerated: 2 months at 2 - 8°C
Frozen: 3 years at -20 °C. Freeze only once.



Last Updated: October 24, 2024


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.