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Lab Test Dictionary

Cardio CRP (10124)

Methodology

Nephelometry


Synonyms

hs-CRP

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB00938

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

5-8 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Plasma collected in sodium heparin (dark green-top), lithium heparin (green-top), EDTA (lavender-top), or EDTA (royal blue-top) is also acceptable.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ship room temperature (Okay to thaw)

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 90 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum or Plasma


CPT Codes

86141


Revised

05-08-14

Initials

SL