C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP), TOTAL - NorDx Test Catalog

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	CRPR
EPIC	LAB20041

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Sensitive and quantitative measurement of the body’s acute phase response

Method Name

Turbidimetric Immunoassay

Reference Values

< 18 years: No established reference range

≥ 18 years: 0.0 - 5.0 mg/L

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Note: Avoid freeze/thaw cycles

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86140	C-reactive Protein

Performing Laboratory Location