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Epic EAP: LAB149
Epic Description: C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
Order CRPR (LAB149) if performing at River Parishes.
Synonym
CRP
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
OALH Lab: 240 min
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot supernatant into plastic vial.
CPT Code Information
86140