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C-Reactive Protein
MessageMeasurement of C-Reactive Protein is useful for the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders, and associated diseases. Measurements may also be useful as an aid in the identification of individuals at risk for future cardiovascular disease.
Test Code
CRP
Alias/See Also
LAB3020014
CRP
CRP
CPT Codes
86140
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
2.0 mL plasma collected in a light green lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST)
2.0 mL plasma collected in a light green lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST)
Specimen Stability
After serum/plasma is removed from the cells -
- 11 days when stored at room temerature (20 25oC)
- 2 months when refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 150 years | 0 - 8.0 mg/dL |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
