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HelpTest Code LAB149 C-Reactive Protein
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of inflammation in the body.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 11 Days |
| Refrigerated | 2 Months |
| Frozen | Undetermined |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp or Refrigerated, Frozen
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Synonym
CRP
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/26/2025
7/8/25 AP