C-Reactive Protein (CRP)*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as C Reactive Protein

Roche Cobas

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Fill Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.

Refrigerated

<0.5 mg/dL

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 Day

Available STAT

CPT 86140

LOINC 1988-5

Order Code: RMCCRP

Result Code: RMCL800414

Result Name: CRP