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Test Code HCRPC C-Reactive Protein-High Sensitive, Cardiac, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Performing Laboratory

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of heparinized plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Medicare frequency limitations exist for this test in addition to diagnosis requirements. See Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) form in Special Instructions.

2. Indicate plasma.

3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).


Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Medicare frequency limitations exist for this test in addition to diagnosis requirements. See Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) form in Special Instructions.

2. Indicate serum.

3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Cardiac Risk Assessment

Low risk: <1.0mg/L

Average risk: 1.0-3.0 mg/L

High risk: >3.0 mg/L 

Acute Inflammation: <0.9 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86141