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HelpTest Code CRP HS C-REACTIVE PROTEIN; HIGH SENSITIVITY (hsCRP)
Aliasis
High Sensitivity CRP
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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Healthy Individuals |
≤ 3.0 mg/L |
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Low risk for Cardiovascular Disease |
< 1.0 mg/L |
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Average risk for Cardiovascular Disease |
>1.0 mg/L |
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High risk for Cardiovascular Disease |
>3.0 mg/L |
Reportable Units
mg/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
3 Days |
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Frozen |
6 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellical CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
86141