Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Synonyms
Cardio CRP
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB150
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Whole blood in light green top
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Collect in light green top tube. Serum also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
1 d at room temp
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
2 mL plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL
Processing Instructions
Note: for small infants 0.6 mL in green top microtainer is accepted
CPT Codes
86141
Revised
10-14-15
Initials
IB