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AKA
C-Reactive Protein
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.2 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 15 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 months | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 3 years at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
86140