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TEST ID CRPHSCAR C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (High Sensitivity) CARDIAC

Performing Laboratory

NRLS-Core Chemistry

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Required

Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin (Mint)
Acceptable: Serum gel, Tiger top, Red top, EDTA
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

Plasma gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Serum gel tubes should be fully clotted and centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Red-top tubes should be fully clotted, centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.4 hours is acceptable.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma/Serum Refrigerated(preferred) 2 months
Plasma/Serum Ambient 11 days
Serum Only Frozen 3 months

 

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day