C Reactive Protein - High Sensitivity

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Green top tube (lithium heparin) or Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Green top tube or Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

C Reactive Protein - High Sensitivity

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin ASAP after collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

2 months refrigerated

Minimum Volume

1 full green microtainer or 1 mL in a pediatric green top tube.

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Plasma (green top tube): Spin and refrigerate until analysis. Serum (red top tube): Spin, separate serum and refrigerate until analysis.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Routine 4 hours Stat 1 hour

Reference Value

Classification for Cardiovascular Disease Risk	Conventional and SI Units (mg/L)
Low	<1.0
Average	1.0–3.0
High	>3.0–10.0
Indeterminant *	>10.0

Test Results

Results >15.0 mg/L represent systemic inflammation and need to be evaluated by Routine CRP measurement.