High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
Test Mnemonic
HSCRP
CPT Codes
- 86141 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
30522-7
Aliases
- Ultra Sensitive CRP
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) | Centrifuge and refrigerate. | Submit in original tube or aliquot specimen into CCL aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Centrifuge and refrigerate. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 11 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 months |
| Frozen | 3 years |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoturbidometric Assay |
Special Info
Should not be used for assessment of acute inflammation. Should be ordered when evaluating apparently healthy individuals who have not had recent infection or other serious illness.
Clinical Info
Assessment of cardiovascular event risk. hsCRP < 1.0 mg/L, relative risk is low hsCRP 1.0-3.0 mg/L, relative risk is average hsCRP > 3.0 mg/L, relative risk is high Reference: Pearson TA, Mensah GA, Alexander RW, et al. Markers of Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease. Application to Clinical and Public Health Practice. A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association. Circulation 2003;107:499-511.