Test Code C-REACTIVE PROTEIN C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top )
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1.0ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
2 months
Stability Room Temp
11 days
Stability Frozen
>2 months
CPT Code
86140
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Group Components
CRP