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Test Code LAB149 C-REACTIVE PROTEIN

Method

Enzymatic Immunoassay

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
C-Reactive Protein                                                  86140

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 2 mL 0.5 mL 0.3 mL 5 days
Lithium Heparin (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 2  mL 0.5 mL 0.3 mL 5 days

Hemolysis affects results. Please submit a non-hemolyzed sample.

Reference Range

Age Sex Normal Units
All ages All <10 mg/L

 

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC 
C-Reactive Protein   CRPP   1988-5

 

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / Same Day / Available STAT

Section

Chemistry-1

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes