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HelpTest Code CRP1 C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
EPIC Test ID
1230100053
Test Synonyms
CRP|C REACTIVE
Collection Requirements
Collection Tube:
• Inpatients: Light Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
• Outpatients: Red Top SST or Yellow Top SST Tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL serum or plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen and separate the serum or plasma from cellular components within 2 hours of collection.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Submission Tube: Original collection tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL serum or plasma
Specimen Stability: Refrigerated 3 days, Frozen 6 months, Room Temperature 4 hours.
Transport: Refrigerated
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
BGH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
BGH Chemistry
CPT Code
86140
Loinc
1988-5
EAP
LAB149