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Test Code LAB150 C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL serum or Lithium Heparin plasma; SST and PST are acceptable.

Specimen Stability

15 days at 20-25° C

2 months at 2-8° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Low Risk:         <1.0 mg/L

Average Risk:  1.0 – 3.0 mg/L

High Risk:        >3.0 mg/L

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Latex Immunoassay

CPT Code

86141

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

60 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt