| Ordering Code | 403 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | C-Reactive Protein (CRP) |
| Alias | CRP |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Lithium Heparin PST (Green), Plasma in Lithium Heparin Amber Microtainer (Mint Green), Serum in Plain (Red), Serum in SST Amber Microtainer (Gold) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL Microtainer: Full draw required |
| Collection Instructions | Neonates: Collect a full SST Amber Microtainer. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Ambient |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 2 Weeks Refrigerated: 3 Weeks Frozen: 12 Months |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Insufficient quantity |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Particle-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 1, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Reactive Protein (CRP) | ALL | 0.0-10.0 | 0.0-10.0 | mg/L |