CRP, High Sensitivity

Alternate Names Cardiac CRP, Ultrasensitive CRP, hsCRP, hs-CRP, Highly Sensitive CRP
Ordering Recommendation Useful for the identification of individuals at risk for future cardiovascular disease.
Specimen Lithium Heparin Plasma
Container Type Green Top Tube

Methodology Immunoturbidimetric
Reference Range ≤3.0 mg/L
Stability 7 days
Transport Temp Refrigerate 2°-8° C
Instructions None
Days Performed Daily
Report Available 1 day
NY State Available Yes
LOINC 30522-7
CPT Code 86141