High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein (Cardiac Risk)

Additional Codes

LAB150

MBMC Main Laboratory

Immunoturbidimetric

Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Ambient

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

No reference range

Interpretative data:

Adult low risk <1.0 mg/L

Average risk 1.0-3.0 mg/L

High risk >3.0 mg/L

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

86141

5 days Refrigerated