Test Code LAB149 C-Reactive Protein

Specimen Requirement

1.0 ml serum or lithium heparin plasma; SST or PST are acceptable

Specimen Stability

15 days at 20-25° C

2 months at 2-8° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

<0.5 mg/dL

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Latex Immunassay

CPT Code

86140