Test Details
Mnemonic
HSCRP
Ordering Code
3000255
CPT-4 Code(s)
86141
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Lavender EDTA, green sodium or lithium heparin
Serum: Red top
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 3 months
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Nephelometry
Reference Range
hs-CRP Level Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
<1 mg/L Low
1 - 3 mg/L Average
>3 mg/L High
<1 mg/L Low
1 - 3 mg/L Average
>3 mg/L High
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes