| Test Name |
C-Reactive Protein-hs |
| Also Known As |
High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein |
| Panel? |
No |
| Method |
Chemiluminescence |
| Reference Range |
<1.0 mg/L LOW RISK, 1 - 3 mg/L AVG RISK, >3.0 mg/L HIGH RISK |
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| Ordering Details |
| Test Code |
5719-0 |
| Assay Schedule |
Monday- Friday, Daily |
| Turnaround Time |
1 Day |
| Preferred Specimen and Volume |
1 ML of Aliquoted Frozen Serum (from the Red Top Tubes) |
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| Specimen Handling Information |
| Specimen Storage |
Keep Frozen |
| Specimen Transport |
Ship Frozen sample packed on Dry Ice by a reliable courier. |
| Causes For Specimen Rejection |
Specimen will be rejected if grossly hemolyzed. |
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| Billing Information |
| CPT Codes |
86141 |
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| Other Information |
