C-Reactive Protein, Quant (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000200


Alias/See Also
LAB149: C-Reactive Protein, Inflammation | LABCORP EAP: 006627


CPT Codes
86140x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum or plasma Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube 
Storage Requirements:
Serum Gel Tube - Room Temperature
Storage Instructions: Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Stability Requirements:
Room temperature - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 4 days
Freeze/thaw cycles - Stable x3


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Cause for Rejection:
Gross hemolysis; lipemia


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: August 29, 2025


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