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CRP

Source Blood 
Mnemonic CRP 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

1.0 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information Click here if High Sensitivity or Cardiac CRP is required 
Testing Location Chemistry-DSC 
Testing Frequency Daily 
Alternate Name(s) C-Reactive Protein 
Reference Interval 0.0 - 8.0 mg/L 


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