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C-Reactive Protein
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact lab at x3-1667 if requested to be run on Saturday. |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | CRP |
| Performed by | Immunology |
| In House Availability | Monday-Friday (day shift) |
| Method | Rate Turbidimetry |
| Collection Instructions | Sample must be in the laboratory by 1000 hours. The Immunology section must be notified if a sample is to be run on Saturday. (See Approval) |
| Container type | Gold top or Light Green top |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum or plasma |
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL serum or plasma |
| Min. Volume | 0.3 mL serum or plasma |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Lipemic samples. |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate |
| Units | mg/L |
| Normal range | < 6.3 mg/L |
| Synonyms | CRP |
| Turn around times | 1-3 days. |
| Additional information | Lipemia interferes with the assay. |
| LOINC code | 1988-5 |
| Last Updated | 1/30/2013 11:43:18 AM |
| Entry Number | 269 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667