CARDIO-CRP
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (CRPH) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (Green (Li Hep) Red or Gold (SST) top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | Cardio CRP CHD Risk Value Level <1.0 Low 1.0-3.0 Average >3.0 MG/L High *A Cardio CRP level of >10.0 mg/L should be discarded and repeated in 2 weeks to allow acute inflammations to subside before retesting. |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 86141 high sens. 86140 - CRP |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |