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Test Code LAB0208041 C Reactive Protein, Cardiac High Sensitivity

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EPIC Test Codes
LAB0208041 C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, CARDIAC HIGH SENSITIVITY

 

Reporting Title

C Reactive Protein, Cardiac High Sensitivity

Methodology

Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetric

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum

Container/Tube:

Plasma: Heparin, plain or gel separator

Serum: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred) up to 2 months/Frozen up to 1 year/Ambient up to 15 days

Reference Values

CARDIAC RISK ASSESSMENT

Low Risk: <1.0 mg/L

Average Risk: 1.0-3.0 mg/L

High Risk: >3.0 mg/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

86141