Test Code C-Reactive Protein C-Reactive Protein

Abbrev

CRP

R (2-8ºC)

SQ=CRPQT

EPIC=LAB149

Beckman DXC 700 AU

Specimen
Type: Serum or Plasma (Lithium Heparin)

Container/Tube
Type: Gold Top or Lt. Green Top.

Collection
Instructions: Draw tube and label appropriately.
Allow Gold top tubes to clot for 30 minutes. Spin tubes within
2
hours.

Note: Hemolyzed Specimens
are
not acceptable.

Spun tube/Refrigerated

0-0.9 mg/dl

Turbidimetric

7 days refrigerated