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C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Ordered Test Code:
CRP
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | C-Reactive Protein (CRP) |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | CRP |
| Specimen Collection Tube | SST/1mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 30 days; Frozen: 1 year |
| Collection Instructions | 1mL serum |
Clinical Significance
Increased CRP levels are found in inflammatory conditions including: bacterial infection, rheumatic fever, active arthritis, myocardial infarction, malignancies and in the post-operative state. This test cannot detect the relatively small elevations of CRP that are associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
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