CRP, C Reactive Protein
SoftLab Order Code
CRPNG
Epic Order Name
C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP)
Epic Order ID
LAB149
Laboratory
All Sites
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Neonatal minimum volume: 500 uL (one full gold top microtainer)
Neonatal minimum volume: 500 uL (one full gold top microtainer)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, Red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
86140