C-Reactive Protein

Test Code
75


Alias/See Also
CRP


CPT Codes
86140

Preferred Specimen
1 ml serum


Transport Container
SST (gel barrier)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Turbid Specimens


Methodology
Competitive Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 1 hour/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.