Test Code CRP C Reactive Protein (CRP)

Infectious

Additional Codes

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

CRP

Preferred Specimen:

1mL Lithium Heparin plasma

Acceptable Specimen:

1mL serum from a gel or non-gel tube

Minimum Volume:

0.5mL plasma or serum (volume does not include repeat or reflexed testing)

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Ambient

Specimen Stability (after centrifugation):

Ambient: <11 days

Refrigerated: <2 months

Frozen: undefined

Setup Schedule:

SUN-SAT

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