C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Additional Codes

LAB149

MBMC Main Laboratory

Immunoturbidimetric (Tina- quant)

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

0 - 10.0 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:

86140

5 days Refrigerated