C-Reactive Protein Cardiac CRPUQ

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

C-Reactive Protein Cardiac

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

C-Reactive Protein Cardiac

EPIC Order Name

High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein

Clinical Info

Useful in predicting risk of cardiovascular disease

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum 

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate 

Specimen Stability

11 days Room Temperature
2 months Refrigerated
3 years Frozen

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry
This test is recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment only.

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86141

PDM

5901702

Result Interpretation

Low risk:  <1.0 mg/L
Average risk:  1.0-3.0 mg/L
High risk:  >3.0 mg/L
Acute inflammation:  >10.0 mg/L

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