Test ID CRP C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Serum
Useful For
Detecting systemic inflammatory processes
Detecting infection and assessing response to antibiotic treatment of bacterial infections
Differentiating between active and inactive disease forms with concurrent infection
Method Name
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Reporting Name
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), SSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
To assess the risk of cardiovascular disease or events using C-reactive protein, order HSCRP / C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity, Serum.
Necessary Information
Indicate patient's age and sex.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tube should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tube should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
≤8.0 mg/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
86140
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CRP | C-Reactive Protein (CRP), S | 1988-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CRP | C-Reactive Protein (CRP), S | 1988-5 |