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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB149 C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Acute Phase

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Particle enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay

Literature References:
Package insert: Cardiac C-reactive protein CRPHS. Roche Corporation 02/2022.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint green top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available 2-4 hours of receipt

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86140

Reference Values

Normal: </= 10 mg/L
 

Literature Reference:

Package insert: Cardiac C-reactive protein CRPHS. Roche Corporation 02/2022.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

Minimum Volume:1.5 mL of serum
Alternate Tube:

1 full plain red top

Analyte Stability:

See analyte stability chart.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab.  Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
C reactive protein 1988-5