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HelpTest Code LAB149 C-Reactive Protein (CRP-Quantitative), Inflammation
Useful For
- Detecting systemic inflammatory processes
- Detecting infection and assessing response to antibiotic treatment of bacterial infections
- Differentiating between active and inactive disease forms with concurrent infection
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 3 weeks | |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Reference Values
≤ 3.0 mg/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86140