Test Information:
C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein used as a marker or general diagnostic indicator of infections and inflammation. CRP is seen to increase as a result of inflammatory process, most notably in response to bacterial infection, histolytic disease, and a variety of other disease states.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain) – USE PLASTIC TUBE ONLY
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 2 months - Storage: 15 to 25˚C
Stability: 11 days - Storage: – 15 to – 25 °C
Stability: 3 years
FREEZE ONLY ONCE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours