HS CRP
C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP), Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2222
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate the specimen type on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Unacceptable Condition:
Severe lipemia and/or hemolysis will interfere with this assay.
CPT Codes:
86141 - HS C Reactive Protein (EAP 30011890)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Healthy:
≤ 3.00
mg/L
Low risk:
< 1.00
mg/L
Average risk:
> 1.00 and < 3.00
mg/L
High risk:
> 3.00
mg/L