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C-Reactive Protein

Ordering Recommendation
Preferred test to detect acute phase inflammation (eg, autoimmune diseases, connective tissue disease, rheumatoid arthritis, infection, or sepsis). DO NOT ORDER for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment. Test for CVD risk assessment is C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Mon-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Collect:
Plasma separator tube, or serum separator tube SST
Specimen Preparation:
Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP within 30 minutes of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature:
Specimens collected in EDTA, citrate, or oxalate.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks:
Stability:
After separation from cells: Ambient: Calcium and CO2: 4 hours, All others: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
Components
Available Separately
Reference Interval
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
Interpretive Data
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
Note
CPT Code
86140
Components
Component Test Code
Component Chart Name
LOINC
0050180
C-Reactive Protein
1988-5
Aliases

C- Reactive Protein 
C- Reactive Protein, S
CRP

CRP, S

CRP, Serum

Protein, C-Reactive

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