| 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 |
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| Container / Tube: |
Red, Yellow, or Green Vacutainer® tube |
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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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