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Unit Code 9731:
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Serum

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Specimen Required

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s).

Spin down promptly and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:      Indicate patient's age and sex on request form.

Transport Temperature

Refrig <7 days\Frozen OK\Ambient <3 days OK

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Serum

Anticoagulants Other Than:           N/A

Hemolysis:                                          Yes, if grossly hemolyzed

Thawing:                                              Warm <3 days Ok; Cold OK

Lipemia:                                               No

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Saturday; Continuously

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