Cardio CRP
Order Code: HSCRP
Test Summary
Relatively high levels of hs-CRP in otherwise healthy individuals have been found to be predictive of an increased risk of a future heart attack, stroke, sudden cardiac death, and/or peripheral arterial disease, even when cholesterol levels are within an acceptable range.
Aliases
- Cardio CRP
- CCRP
- C-Reactive Protein Cardio
- CRP Cardio S
- High Sensitivity CRP
- Ultrasensitive CRP
- hsCRP
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 11 days
- Refrigerated = 2 months
- Frozen = 3 years
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Order Code
HSCRP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB822
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86141
Billing Code
- 300509
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 11 days
- Refrigerated = 2 months
- Frozen = 3 years
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up