| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
1536
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Quantitative
| Methodology: | Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml serum Specimen preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport: Refrigerated Stability: CRP specimens are stable for 11 days when stored at 18 - 25°C (room temperature) and 2 months when stored 2 - 8 °C. For longer storage, freeze serum at <-20°C. At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -7 days: Frozen- 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 86140 |