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HelpTest ID BLOD0621 CRP Quantitative
AKA
C-Reactive Protein
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 15 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 months | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
This test is used to measure Inflammation.
Methodology
Latex Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
86140