Orderable EAP code:

LAB00427

Billable EAP Codes:

80003574 x 1

CPT Codes:

86141 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine and Urgent: 2 Hours. 
 

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

mg/L

Critical Values:

None

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood in a GREEN top, Lithium Heparin LIHEP or 4 mL blood in a RED top tube.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

 1 mL blood in a lithium heparin tube or 1 mL blood in a RED top tube.

Reference Range:

Low risk: less than 1.0
Average risk: 1.0 to 3.0
High risk: 3.1 to 9.9
Recommend repeat if greater than 9.9

Synonyms:

C-Reactive Protein
CRP high sensitivity
hsCRP