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Test Code HSCRP C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hsCRP)

Important Note

  • Also known as Cardio CRP

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Specimen Requirements

Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.

Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube

Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Transport refrigerated.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

0-3.0 mg/L

Risk assessment for cardiovascular disease

Low risk: 0-1 mg/L

Moderate risk: 1-3 mg/L

High risk: >3 mg/L 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86141

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

Specimen Tube Color

  Tube Cap Color Tube Name
Preferred   Mint Green Lithium Heparin
Alternate    Serum Separator Tubes (SST)