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 (0050182).
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Sun-Sat
Within 24 hours
Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Plasma separator tube, green (lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Refrigerated.
Hemolyzed specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 11 days; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 3 years (if frozen within 24 hours)
By report
Refer to report.
FDA
86140
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050180 | C-Reactive Protein | 1988-5 |
- C-Reactive Protein
- C-Reactive Protein, S
- CRP
- CRP, S
- CRP, Serum
- Protein, C-Reactive