Elevated CRP-hs is an early indicator on atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. It is also called an acute phase protein that increases dramatically under conditions of sepsis, inflammation and infection. It can rise 4 to 6 hours before other acute-phase reactants begin to rise. Increases in CRP are not specific.
REFERENCES:
- Ridker, P. M., Cushman, M., et al. Plasma Concentration of C-Reactive Protein and Risk of Developing Peripheral Vascular Disease. Circulation, 1998, 97(5):425-8.
- Macy, E. M., Hayes, T. E., Tracy, R. P. Variability in the Measurement of C-Reactive Protein in Healthy Subjects: Implications for Reference Intervals and Epidemiological Applications. Clin Chem, 1997, 43(1): 52-58.
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- CPT CODE:
- 86141
- COLLECTION CONTAINER:
- SST or red-stopper tube
- MINIMUM VOLUME:
- 0.5 mL
- PATIENT PREP:
- None
- PROCESS TIME:
- 5 to 7 business days
- REJECTION CAUSES:
- Gross Hemolysis
- SPECIMEN VOLUME:
- 1 mL serum
- TRANSPORT CONTAINER:
- Plastic transport tube
- TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS:
- Refrigerate or freeze
- STATE & SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS:
- We cannot ship lab kits to NY, AK, HI, or international
