Test Code RMCCRP C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Plasma or Serum*
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Acceptable: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in original tube.
2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
0.00 - 0.29 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 Day
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT 86140
LOINC 1988-5
Order Code: RMCCRP
Result Code: RMCL800414
Result Name: CRP