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HIGHLY SENSITIVE C-REACTIVE PROTEIN

Alternate Names: CRP, Cardio CRP, CRP Quantitative
Performed: Daily
Methodology: Particle enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay (PETIA)
Turnaround Time: 4 Hours

Container / Specimen Requirements

 
    Container / Tube: Red, Yellow, or Green Vacutainer® tube
    Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: Test performed at NHRMC only.
Preparation of Patient: None
Reference Range:

<0.33 mg/dL

Relative Cardiovascular Risk Category and Average hs-CRP Level
Low risk: < 0.10 mg/dL
Average risk: 0.10 – 0.33 mg/dL
High risk: > 0.33 mg/d

Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
LAB
c reactive
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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